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another preserflo or wait ?

for the last few years, until recently, i've had latanoprost controlled glaucoma, worse in my RE, probably because of injury from a retinal detachment and...

for the last few years, until recently, i've had latanoprost controlled glaucoma...

mx20378

•2 years ago

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Not sure I belong here

Not sure I belong here, as after 8 months waiting to be seen at the glaucoma clinic following a routine eye test that turned not so routine, I'm not sure if I...

Not sure I belong here, as after 8 months waiting to be seen at the glaucoma cl...

Elastilass

•2 years ago

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Cornea Thickness

Hi, this forum has been very helpful and I’ve learnt a lot about glaucoma since I was diagnosed this year. At my last appointment my consultant said I had...

Hi, this forum has been very helpful and I’ve learnt a lot about glaucoma since ...

Jon1988

•2 years ago

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simultaneous SLT’s?

I have an slt scheduled for Friday on my right eye followed by one on my left 5 weeks later. Normally, my dr does them 2 weeks apart but is really busy. My...

I have an slt scheduled for Friday on my right eye followed by one on my left 5 ...

Floaters

•2 years ago

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Nutrition

Hi, The general advice to eat “healthy” for good cardiovascular function sounds sensible. eg less saturated fat and salt; more green vegetables; kale;...

Hi, The general advice to eat “healthy” for good cardiovascular function sounds...

haraba

•2 years ago

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Trabulectemy result

I know everyone is different but I had my op last Thursday and the consultant says it has gone well. I had a patch on overnight which was taken off the...

I know everyone is different but I had my op last Thursday and the consultant s...

Cornwalleyes

•2 years ago

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Helpline closure

The Glaucoma UK helpline will be closed for the Bank Holiday. We will resume normal working hours on Tuesday 30 August at 9.30am. If your call is not urgent...

The Glaucoma UK helpline will be closed for the Bank Holiday. We will resume nor...

TomS_GlaucomaUK

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home Tonometer

does anyone measure their own IOP at home? If so what do you use? Any recommendations on where to purchase?

does anyone measure their own IOP at home? If so what do you use? Any recommend...

ChrisNorthEast

•2 years ago

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had laser treatment yesterday

I had laser t treatment yesterday my pressure has not come down since last visit my dr said he was worried if he didn’t do it while I was there I would run off...

I had laser t treatment yesterday my pressure has not come down since last visit...

pinks223

•2 years ago

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Latanoprost - when should follow up be after being prescribed?

hi. I was initially on here after having a torn retina over Xmas. They discovered after two laser treatments that my eye pressure was in the 30’s. I’ve been on...

hi. I was initially on here after having a torn retina over Xmas. They discovere...

Bertie71

•2 years ago

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glaucoma and migraines, help

has anyone got glaucoma and ,also suffering migraines. ?? Interested to know what meds you take,. Iam at the moment having a bout of bad migraines with aura....

has anyone got glaucoma and ,also suffering migraines. ?? Interested to know w...

Lancashirelass07

•2 years ago

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primary closed angle glaucoma

hello, diagnosed in January, with Primary closed Angle glaucoma, unfortunately started with symptoms in lockdown so appointment at opticians delayed well...

hello, diagnosed in January, with Primary closed Angle glaucoma, unfortunately...

Ohana-2020

•2 years ago

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Bilateral eye drops

Hi, I am aware of the need to apply gentle pressure at the inner aspect of the eye, near the nose ( on the tear duct opening) after administering the eye drop...

Hi, I am aware of the need to apply gentle pressure at the inner aspect of the ...

haraba

•2 years ago

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Preservative free eye drops

I have had a glaucoma diagnosis for many years. Last December I had a preserflow shunt inserted. Unfortunately, I developed post-operative endophthalmitis 8...

I have had a glaucoma diagnosis for many years. Last December I had a preserflow...

CheshireResident

•2 years ago

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Glaucoma urgery

Hi everyone, please does anyone know where I can find a very good eye clinic and surgeon in maidenhead for a glaucoma surgery and any idea of the cost of the...

Hi everyone, please does anyone know where I can find a very good eye clinic a...

Phyna

•2 years ago

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Citicoline Supplement

Hi, does anyone take Citicoline supplements? I have read online a fair bit that it can help with Glaucoma and wanted to know if anyone else was taking it....

Hi, does anyone take Citicoline supplements? I have read online a fair bit that ...

Jon1988

•2 years ago

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long term effects of drops

I’ve been prescribed Latanoprost once a day in both eyes and Brinzolamide/timolol (Azarga) in left eye twice a day. Will I need to add moisturising eye drops...

I’ve been prescribed Latanoprost once a day in both eyes and Brinzolamide/timolo...

tincress

•2 years ago

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Long term eye drop use

Hello folks. Does anyone have experience of long term usage of multiple eye drops please? I’m going back to see my consultant next week to review the...

Hello folks. Does anyone have experience of long term usage of multiple eye ...

Ritualhazard

•2 years ago

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IOP post trabeculectomy

Anyone had significant IOP reduction with trabeculectomy? Have you sustained this overtime? Please share stories. Thanks

Anyone had significant IOP reduction with trabeculectomy? Have you sustained th...

ChrisNorthEast

•2 years ago

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Betoptic eye drops

Betoptic 0.5% eye drops are out of supply at present and Novartis, the manufacturer, don’t yet have a date of when they will be available again. If you use...

Betoptic 0.5% eye drops are out of supply at present and Novartis, the manufactu...

TomS_GlaucomaUK

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Racket Sports

Anyone got any advice on, or experience of, playing racket sports with glaucoma? I play Squash, Racketball and Tennis and only got diagnosed because of issues...

Anyone got any advice on, or experience of, playing racket sports with glaucoma?...

Double-dot

•2 years ago

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Clear glasses for dry eyes

I have exceptionally dry eyes caused by long term use of Cosopt and Monopost for glaucoma. I also use prescribed Carmellose sodium eye drops 1% eight times...

I have exceptionally dry eyes caused by long term use of Cosopt and Monopost for...

Windflower

•2 years ago

16 Replies

London Claremont Eye Clinic

has anyone been here for treatment? I hear it’s very good?

ChrisNorthEast

•2 years ago

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Simbrinza eye drops

We have contacted Novartis pharmaceutical corporation for an update about the supply difficulty with obtaining Simbrinza eye drops. In a verbal message, they...

We have contacted Novartis pharmaceutical corporation for an update about the su...

TomS_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

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Glaucoma UK helpline closure

Unfortunately we have had to close the helpline today, Friday 12 August. We plan to open as normal at 9.30am on Monday 15 August. We apologise for this. If...

Unfortunately we have had to close the helpline today, Friday 12 August. We plan...

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SLT day after

I had LST done in both eyes yesterday. They did not check my iop after the treatment, I was given iopidine drops there and some to take home for the evening...

I had LST done in both eyes yesterday. They did not check my iop after the treat...

BlueMarina

•2 years ago

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Timing of drops and red eye

Hi, I use drops for both eyes and have Monopost (preservative free Latanoprost single unit doses) in the evening as Latanoprost in a bottle caused irritation....

Hi, I use drops for both eyes and have Monopost (preservative free Latanoprost ...

haraba

•2 years ago

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Anyone permanently on prednefrin forte or something alike after trabeculectomy surgery ?

Really need to know if anyone else is in the same boat at me ? been trying to get off Pred Fotre for 4 years since trab surgery 4 years ago eye still gets...

Really need to know if anyone else is in the same boat at me ? been trying to ge...

Colin-F

•2 years ago

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glaucoma and iris melanoma

Hi I was wondering if anybody has else has got iris melanoma and glaucoma

Bensey1

•2 years ago

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I got some good news!

In June, I had laser trabecuplasty (both eyes) and today, I went back to the consultant, for a check-up. In June, my pressures were 16 in each eye. This...

In June, I had laser trabecuplasty (both eyes) and today, I went back to the con...

mrswaffle

•2 years ago

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All posts for August 2022

another preserflo or wait ?

﻿ Not sure I belong here

Cornea Thickness

simultaneous SLT’s?

Nutrition

Trabulectemy result

Helpline closure

home Tonometer

had laser treatment yesterday

Latanoprost - when should follow up be after being prescribed?

﻿glaucoma and migraines, help

primary closed angle glaucoma

Bilateral eye drops

Preservative free eye drops

﻿Glaucoma urgery

Citicoline Supplement

long term effects of drops

Long term eye drop use

IOP post trabeculectomy

Betoptic eye drops

Racket Sports

Clear glasses for dry eyes

London Claremont Eye Clinic

Simbrinza eye drops

Glaucoma UK helpline closure

SLT day after

Timing of drops and red eye

Anyone permanently on prednefrin forte or something alike after trabeculectomy surgery ?

﻿glaucoma and iris melanoma

I got some good news!

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