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Last night, January 27 th was such a helpful Q&A session covering so many interesting topics from Vit B3 research, N.Tension Glaucoma, Exercise, New eye drops, Surgery, Advice on flying. Glaucoma interaction with some other medications etc etc.

An excellent speaker again ,and the webinar is usualy available afterwards on the Glaucoma UK website , You Tube.

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Astilbe

Thank you Muddleme, I had meant to listen to that. I haven't actually listened to a glaucoma webinar yet, I really must do it.I will try to find the repeat on the glaucoma website.

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Beecalmed

Thanks for the reminder. I just searched & watched it on youtube. Nice to hear from another consultant. Lots of interesting questions too. 👍🏻

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Reformer in reply toBeecalmed

I did watch it but would like to watch again on YouTube - how do I find it please?

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GCPizza in reply toReformer

youtube.com/live/tJtwwhYCd9...

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Lovearoastdinner in reply toReformer

Thanks for the info.

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Reformer

Yes - I watched it too - really excellent!

hiya

I thought it was really informative too and I learnt so much ….

I’ve just heard that I’m having my 1st trabulectomy next week… was booked in urgently after my last consultation but so surprised to actually receive a booking in 4 weeks! Obviously I am so scared and anxious and would appreciate some positive experiences and advice pkease if possible!!

I’m tempted not to go through with it but know that really is no alternative.

Hope everyone has a good day

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muddledme in reply toRicecakesaddict

Hello Ricecakesaddict,

I remember also feeling a bit like you when I was advised to have eye surgery, luckily there are' buddys' who are people who have previosly had surgery themselves who can listen to your concerns and give you some ideas about what they found helpful. I was lucky enough to have a buddy a few years ago and it made such a difference.

If you are interested then phone the Glaucoma helpline;01233 648 170.

There are many interesting previous Webinars on the Glaucoma UK website , always very helpful and some explain surgery. I believe Glaucoma UK also supply leaflets about surgery which can be downloaded or sent to you.

Most people say they are surprised by how straight forward the operation seems and wonder why they were worried.

Personally I am always very grateful to the surgeons and staff who are kind and helpful and I have had two Glaucoma shunts implanted plus recent retinal surgery, so far all successful !

One thing to remember is to check you have a 24 hr contact number post op....very reassuring.

Wishing you well .

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Dorset22

Just listened. Very helpful.

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Crafty-gran

a brilliant webinar last night

So informative and answered a lot of the concerns I had

Would be good to have another of these sessions in the near future

I wonder do the consultants /teams signpost to glaucoma uk

I know mine didn’t

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