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Computer Vision syndrome

On BBC Radio 4 today (29.6.2022) "Just one Thing with Michael Moseley" was very interesting. It is only 15 minutes long. It describes the various benefits to...

On BBC Radio 4 today (29.6.2022) "Just one Thing with Michael Moseley" was very ...

muddledme

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Visual Field Driving test result

Just an update for anyone waiting for their DVLA results. I did my sight test in mid Jan and my old licence ran out 28th Feb. I’ve just had a new one issued...

Just an update for anyone waiting for their DVLA results. I did my sight test in...

Cornwalleyes

•2 years ago

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Oct scan

My scan suggests some thinning of retinal nerve fibre layer.. help advice...he didn't change my drops and I think he should have.. this hadn't happened six...

My scan suggests some thinning of retinal nerve fibre layer.. help advice...he d...

GardeningDorset123

•2 years ago

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SLT laser surgery procedure

I’m new to the group and was diagnosed with glaucoma in April. SLT was recommended on my right eye which had a really high pressure of 51. Since then I’ve been...

I’m new to the group and was diagnosed with glaucoma in April. SLT was recommend...

hirsey12

•2 years ago

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EYE DROPS STORE.

Hello all, I am wondering how to store the eye drops in this hot weather, mine are MONOPOST and TIOPEX TIMOLOL ,they are suppose to be stored below 25c, but...

Hello all, I am wondering how to store the eye drops in this hot weather, mine a...

Totthi

•2 years ago

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Scared

Had my eye test today I’ve had glaucoma for 6 years so far my pressure has been good today was up to 36 my dr was not very happy and used some very negative...

Had my eye test today I’ve had glaucoma for 6 years so far my pressure has been ...

pinks223

•2 years ago

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Recent new Glaucoma diagnosis - should I wait 3mths for next appointment?

Hello all, hope you are all keeping well as can be and enjoying the pleasant recent weather. New to the site as only recently been diagnosed. Apologies in...

Hello all, hope you are all keeping well as can be and enjoying the pleasant re...

glauca

•2 years ago

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Low IOP and blurred vision after Trab

It's been nearly three weeks after Trab and my blurred vision is coming back frustratingly and worryingly slow. I have a double vision and difficult to read my...

It's been nearly three weeks after Trab and my blurred vision is coming back fru...

charles555

•2 years ago

6 Replies

newbie & fearful

Hello everyone, Im new here but been reading the posts with interest. I had high eye pressures as was referred to the eye hospital, they told me I had...

Hello everyone, Im new here but been reading the posts with interest. I had hig...

Gilly1959

•2 years ago

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Disappointed

Just been told my stable glucoma suspicious diagnoses has changed to mild glaucoma.. field of vision ok..have been on travepost for about ten years..I so hoped...

Just been told my stable glucoma suspicious diagnoses has changed to mild glauco...

GardeningDorset123

•2 years ago

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YAG laser treatment

Hi everyone I am diabetic and last year's eye test revealed glaucoma. I saw the consultant at the specialist eye clinic in March but he said there was a...

Hi everyone I am diabetic and last year's eye test revealed glaucoma. I saw the ...

yvonneu

•2 years ago

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Antibiotic eye drops- dosage and side effects

After a trab, I was given boxes of antibiotic eye drops called Dexafree. I was diligently taking them but after five days or so, the discomfort and...

After a trab, I was given boxes of antibiotic eye drops called Dexafree. I was d...

charles555

•2 years ago

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Help recommendations needed on eye droppers

Hiya, I was diagnosed with glaucoma in one eye yesterday and have been given drops to use both eyes and will be seen in 6 weeks. Trying to put a single drop in...

Hiya, I was diagnosed with glaucoma in one eye yesterday and have been given dro...

Eyedrop

•2 years ago

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Tube surgery

Hello. I am a new member. Last Thursday I had Baerveldt tube surgery to my left eye. Still some blurring and discomfort from the stitches and the eye is...

Hello. I am a new member. Last Thursday I had Baerveldt tube surgery to my left...

Hollyberry3

•2 years ago

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allergic to most eye drops

I had a cataract operation to help lower my eye pressure as I am so allergic to the drops but unfortunately it didn't work and my pressure has remained the...

I had a cataract operation to help lower my eye pressure as I am so allergic to ...

booktwo

•2 years ago

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2nd Operation

Had my 7 week check up today from my Preserflo op on the right eye. Pressure still 9 thankfully and they seem very happy with the result so it’s now time for...

Had my 7 week check up today from my Preserflo op on the right eye. Pressure sti...

Flowergirl24

•2 years ago

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Eye pressure variation

Hi folks. New here. Long post alert. I was diagnosed with Hi IOP three years ago and at the time was prescribed latanoprost which reduce my pressures from...

Hi folks. New here. Long post alert. I was diagnosed with Hi IOP three years ...

Ritualhazard

•2 years ago

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3 months Nicotinamide treament.

Just over 3 months since I started taking daily 500mg Nicotinamide (B3) capsules.(Health 4All purest B3 Nicotinamide, with no additives) About £7-£8 for 90...

Just over 3 months since I started taking daily 500mg Nicotinamide (B3) capsule...

muddledme

•2 years ago

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Istents and cataract surgery but pressures still high

Hi, I'm new here and looking for some support and advice. I was diagnosed with glaucoma 12 years ago at 38. My pressures have always varied from 18 to 35...

Hi, I'm new here and looking for some support and advice. I was diagnosed with ...

BetiB

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Fear of losing drivers licence

Hello My husband who has glaucoma is currently struggling mentally. He had an appointment yesterday and was advised to inform DVLA. He didnt have a field...

Hello My husband who has glaucoma is currently struggling mentally. He had an a...

Nyasham

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Glaucoma, Migraine, Anxiety & Depression : My Story

Hi. First of all this post is not an advert or a recommendation. It is just my Story and an opportunity for me to share my experiences in the hope that some...

Hi. First of all this post is not an advert or a recommendation. It is just my ...

Royrace

•2 years ago

6 Replies

My GP has ignores my requests for medication and help-what can i do.

My GP has ignored me for over a year - apart from sending nurses to take my blood three times in one week and that was the beginning of March - the first nurse...

My GP has ignored me for over a year - apart from sending nurses to take my bloo...

xeena

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Used wrong drops

A bit worried as yesterday instead of using my Copost drops twice a day - one in the morning and one in the evening, I inadvertently used my Monopost drops for...

A bit worried as yesterday instead of using my Copost drops twice a day - one in...

Engima

•2 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for June 2022

Computer Vision syndrome

Visual Field Driving test result

Oct scan

SLT laser surgery procedure

EYE DROPS STORE.

Scared

Recent new Glaucoma diagnosis - should I wait 3mths for next appointment?

Low IOP and blurred vision after Trab

newbie & fearful

Disappointed

YAG laser treatment

Antibiotic eye drops- dosage and side effects

Help recommendations needed on eye droppers

Tube surgery

allergic to most eye drops

2nd Operation

Eye pressure variation

3 months Nicotinamide treament.

Istents and cataract surgery but pressures still high

Fear of losing drivers licence

Glaucoma, Migraine, Anxiety & Depression : My Story

My GP has ignores my requests for medication and help-what can i do.

Used wrong drops

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