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Looking after your eyes when inserting Eye drops!

Nearly all of us who have eye problems use eye medications of some sort. Please always remember to insert the drops whilst lying down for maximum benefit.A...

Nearly all of us who have eye problems use eye medications of some sort. Please ...

HMThai

•4 years ago

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Laser

Hi, l had laser treatment on both eyes today which was pretty straightforward. Just wondering how effective or successfull this is. The consultant seems to...

Hi, l had laser treatment on both eyes today which was pretty straightforward. J...

Ben66

•4 years ago

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Glaucoma & Pregnancy

Hello, I'm 27 and have just found out I am pregnant. I was born with Juvenile Glaucoma and have been on medication most of my life. My Ophthalmologist has...

Hello, I'm 27 and have just found out I am pregnant. I was born with Juvenile Gl...

Simmo101

•4 years ago

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Free eye tests.

Hi,I have glaucoma and have had trab surgery on my right eye,I've read my children can have free eye tests, would the opticians need a letter ,or something,how...

Hi,I have glaucoma and have had trab surgery on my right eye,I've read my childr...

chris4146

•4 years ago

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Watering eyes following a trabeculectomy

Three months ago I had a trabeculectomy. I have normal tension glaucoma. Following the removal of a suture by laser, I have had weeks of discomfort,...

Three months ago I had a trabeculectomy. I have normal tension glaucoma. Follo...

Cath67

•4 years ago

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Need help for my boyfriend who has a Glaucoma

Hello... My boyfriend went to Indonesia in 2014 .... and there is still a refugee awaiting settlement in Canada or Australia ... and he has a health...

Hello... My boyfriend went to Indonesia in 2014 .... and there is still a refug...

Mowadda

•4 years ago

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Do you have glaucoma? We would love your input!

We would love to hear your opinions and experiences of attending virtual glaucoma clinics during lockdown. How is the experience different to normal? What is...

We would love to hear your opinions and experiences of attending virtual glaucom...

Kelly_GlaucomaUK

•4 years ago

18 Replies

CATARACTS

Hi I'm Bill P Has anyone had a Cataract done with a replacement lens? If so report on Pro's and Cons please

Hi I'm Bill P Has anyone had a Cataract done with a replacement lens? If so rep...

5939

•4 years ago

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Watering eyes

I use Cosopt and Monopost eye drops both preservative free. I am still having trouble with my eyes watering - a problem especially when driving. A pharmacist...

I use Cosopt and Monopost eye drops both preservative free. I am still having tr...

Windflower

•4 years ago

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DVLA field test backlog

Back in May, I had a letter from the DVLA saying that my renewal application would be delayed and there would be a 12 week delay for eyesight examinations. I...

Back in May, I had a letter from the DVLA saying that my renewal application wou...

Yeuclid

•4 years ago

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Posts - Glaucoma UK | HealthUnlocked

Glaucoma UK

All posts for September 2020

Looking after your eyes when inserting Eye drops!

Laser

Glaucoma & Pregnancy

Free eye tests.

Watering eyes following a trabeculectomy

Need help for my boyfriend who has a Glaucoma

Do you have glaucoma? We would love your input!

CATARACTS

Watering eyes

DVLA field test backlog

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Pinned Posts

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Since the beginning of lockdown, has your screen time increased? Including working from home and family/personal time.

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