monopost and fatigue/ melancholy

[Townyowl]

hi there,

I am still fairly new and have been struggling to keep up with putting the drops in until recently as I have been confirmed a diagnosis of glaucoma in both eyes. Still at early stages.

I had latanoprost to begin with and this felt uncomfortable, and now have mono spot drops , they feel better although I feel my eyes are quite strange afterwards and I have been feeling really tired since putting them in more regularly. Could that be a side effect that is not on the notice?

it is also bringing a feeling of melancholy- although hard to know if it’s linked to the drops of course!

I know the doctors will probably say that it can’t be linked but I am wondering … and my I can trust my body…

I am curious if anyone has experienced anything like that?

Any alternatives to drops?

I am still searching for more natural options… has anyone tried eye yoga? Any herbs that can help?

Thank you!

[Dorset22]

Yes, I find Monopost do make my eyes sore. I use them at night and in the morning my eyes feel red and sore but it wears off after a while. It also gives eyes a sunken appearance. I know what you mean about the melancholy feeling. I’m not sure if it is the drops or just worry issues about eye health that cause depression. Some days are worst than others but I can’t find a link with using Monopost perhaps someone more informed could advise. From what I have seen, all the drops seem to cause problems but there is no alternative and Monopost seems least problematic.

[Carolnew]

I tried monopost which is the is lantanoprost perservetive free .. I could nt use them had Sinus

Problems/wheezing/ headache /neck pain feeling generally unwell

I started taking Lantanoprost preservative free Lotacryn. I m not getting hardly any side affects now just a bit of a blocked nose ..

As it’s a new condition it sometimes takes time to get ur head around it , can make u feel anxious . when trying to find drops that work for you .. I felt the same and it is very frustrating.. speak to ur eye doctor and be firm about the way u feel ..

All the best for a good outcome with ur meds ..

[Shinal_GlaucomaUK Administrator]

Hello, Monopost can cause eye irritation. It is worth mentioning to the eye doctor about the tiredness you are feeling. There are many different eye drops available for glaucoma but they are prescribed according to the severity of the glaucoma and the individual response. Please continue using the eye drops as advised by your doctor. Wishing you all the best.