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Glaucoma ?

At a eye test a couple of years ago I didn't pass the periferial test at the opticians so I have been referred to a eye clinic My eyesight in my left eye...

At a eye test a couple of years ago I didn't pass the periferial test at the o...

Skyepies

•2 years ago

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Confused about pressure and trabs

I had SLT in August. I was told to continue taking Latanoprost/Timolol. When I went to the follow-up 6 weeks later, the pressure was down to 18 L and 24 R from...

I had SLT in August. I was told to continue taking Latanoprost/Timolol. When I w...

BlueMarina

•2 years ago

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DVLA - still waiting for over 19 months for decision

Hi everyone, this my first post but I have been reading other posts for a couple of years. Like so many others I had my license revoked following a field...

Hi everyone, this my first post but I have been reading other posts for a couple...

Jan112

•2 years ago

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Monitoring glaucoma

Hi, When monitoring glaucoma for progression how often does your Specialist do visual fields and OCTs? Thanks!

Hi, When monitoring glaucoma for progression how often does your Specialist d...

stephanie1977

•2 years ago

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DVLA not getting anywhere advice needed

I am in the same position as others on this site, my licence was revoked after an unsatisfactory FVT test at a designated branch of Specsavers. I had the same...

I am in the same position as others on this site, my licence was revoked after a...

Dorsetjohn

•2 years ago

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buscopan and glaucoma

is it safe to take Buscopan as I have Bilateralprimary open angle glaucoma, info on medication says don’t take with glaucoma my Dr says it’s ok to take.

is it safe to take Buscopan as I have Bilateralprimary open angle glaucoma, inf...

nana4me

•2 years ago

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blurred vision after taking glasses off

My husband has been complaining that he is noticing his vission is very blurred after taking his glasses off. The vision is taking longer to “settle” after...

My husband has been complaining that he is noticing his vission is very blurred ...

Nyasham

•2 years ago

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using computer after trabeculectomy

Hi Does anyone else get headaches after using the computer for an extended period of time?

Hi Does anyone else get headaches after using the computer for an extended pe...

FM04

•2 years ago

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Is vision loss always permanent?

Is it always the case that any vision loss due to glaucoma is permanent? My son (diagnosed with juvenile open angle last year, now aged 20) has a grey blurred...

Is it always the case that any vision loss due to glaucoma is permanent? My son...

Dodie68

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Pressure headaches?

Hi all, This is my first post so thanks for reading. I'm 27 and have had Glaucoma in both eyes since I was 9 years old. I've had around 40 surgeries...

Hi all, This is my first post so thanks for reading. I'm 27 and have had Glauco...

JuliaM12345

•2 years ago

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Low pressure following a Trab

Its 8 weeks now since my Trab. Pressure was 10 for the first few weeks then dropped to 6 three weeks ago. The vision was blurry after the op but got worse...

Its 8 weeks now since my Trab. Pressure was 10 for the first few weeks then dro...

Beaudidily

•2 years ago

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allergic to eye drops

is anyone else allergic to ALL the eye drops? Had xalacom and xalatan for years, no problem. Then changed several times and ended up with cosopt and monopost....

is anyone else allergic to ALL the eye drops? Had xalacom and xalatan for years,...

Islandhome

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Glaucoma Low

Have been suffering since 2018. Just had first consultation with private Ophtalmologist (via my optician). No luck with NHS. Eyesight getting worse....

Have been suffering since 2018. Just had first consultation with private Ophta...

Ramble24

•2 years ago

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Son with glaucoma

Hi, my 20 year old son has juvenile glaucoma and last night noticed that the vision in his left eye had changed and he has some areas of blank vision. I'm...

Hi, my 20 year old son has juvenile glaucoma and last night noticed that the vi...

Dodie68

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Metformin

Studies show a 25% reduction in the onset of open angle glaucoma with this drug due to its IOP lowering effect. Is anyone taking metformin for pre-diabetes?...

Studies show a 25% reduction in the onset of open angle glaucoma with this drug ...

Floaters

•2 years ago

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After Trab worry

Hello fellow people who have had trabeculectomies. It has been 4 months since my right eye had a Trabeculectomy. Things are pretty good with a pressure of...

Hello fellow people who have had trabeculectomies. It has been 4 months sinc...

stephanie1977

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Glaucoma UK helpline unavailable tomorrow

Due to staff training, our helpline will be closed on Wednesday 19 October. We re-open as normal on Thursday 20 October at 9.30am. We apologise for any...

Due to staff training, our helpline will be closed on Wednesday 19 October. We r...

Rachel_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

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Rutin

Apparently Rutin is very rich in flavinoids which can help health in many ways. My husband and I ( both over 70) used to get leg cramps every week or two...

Apparently Rutin is very rich in flavinoids which can help health in many ways...

muddledme

•2 years ago

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How to defer DVLA test?

I have a DVLA test arranged for the 24th of this month and I have an appointment at my local SpecSavers as my eye prescription has changed since my last eye...

I have a DVLA test arranged for the 24th of this month and I have an appointment...

Windflower

•2 years ago

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pre op

cataract surgery after trabeculectomy.Am worried it will be more complicated. because of the op. Having pre op next week

cataract surgery after trabeculectomy.Am worried it will be more complicated. ...

Yorkiedog

•2 years ago

6 Replies

private appointment

Hi Everyone. I have read on here people saying that they have had a private consultation for around £200. I have asked Moorfields private and they are...

Hi Everyone. I have read on here people saying that they have had a private c...

frankthebank

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Driving

Hello, I had a first hospital appointment today and have been prescribed drops to use in both eyes. I was not expecting this. It was very, very busy and I...

Hello, I had a first hospital appointment today and have been prescribed drops...

Conniegirl

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Driving Licence Appeal?

I submitted a post a few months ago having had my driving licence revoked following a DVLA VFT, I have Glaucoma in both eyes. Before deciding to submit an...

I submitted a post a few months ago having had my driving licence revoked follow...

nstewart61

•2 years ago

5 Replies

What should a glaucoma support pathway look like? Share your views with us!

You may be aware that Glaucoma UK is part of a partnership of sight sector charities. One of the pieces of work we’re doing at the moment is looking at eye...

You may be aware that Glaucoma UK is part of a partnership of sight sector chari...

Joanna_GlaucomaUK

Administrator•2 years ago

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laser surgery

Hi I’ve had glaucoma for about 15 years, the pressures have been controlled over the years by various eye drops, on my last two visits they were concerned...

Hi I’ve had glaucoma for about 15 years, the pressures have been controlled over...

Transporterman

•2 years ago

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Pilocarpine

I am already using Cosopt (twicde a day) and Monopost (once a day) but pressure still a bit too high so have been prescribed pilocarpine in addition (four...

I am already using Cosopt (twicde a day) and Monopost (once a day) but pressure ...

Machicado

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Confused about laser treatment

SLT laser treatment v Panretinal Laser Treatment. Hello, this is my first posting on this forum, and I am looking for some clarification (if possible). I...

SLT laser treatment v Panretinal Laser Treatment. Hello, this is my first posti...

HedgeHogHome

•2 years ago

3 Replies

B3 (nicotinamide)

Hello everyone, We are receiving more calls on our Helpline regarding B3. A few callers have said their consultants are recommending it. I know a few members...

Hello everyone, We are receiving more calls on our Helpline regarding B3. A few...

Trish_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

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Advice needed for eye comfort

Hello! I'm a newbie on here and recently been told I'm likely to have open angular glaucoma as I've several risk factors, these being high eye pressures,...

Hello! I'm a newbie on here and recently been told I'm likely to have open angul...

AlwaysKind

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Another excellent Webinar tonight about research, the future of Glaucoma.

A very clear and comprehensive talk which makes me realise how lucky we are to have such excellent opthalmic surgeons. I know the webinars are very good but...

A very clear and comprehensive talk which makes me realise how lucky we are to h...

muddledme

•2 years ago

5 Replies

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Glaucoma UK

All posts for October 2022

﻿Glaucoma ?

Confused about pressure and trabs

DVLA - still waiting for over 19 months for decision

﻿Monitoring glaucoma

DVLA not getting anywhere advice needed

buscopan and glaucoma

blurred vision after taking glasses off

using computer after trabeculectomy

﻿Is vision loss always permanent?

Pressure headaches?

﻿Low pressure following a Trab

allergic to eye drops

﻿Glaucoma Low

﻿Son with glaucoma

Metformin

﻿After Trab worry

Glaucoma UK helpline unavailable tomorrow

Rutin

How to defer DVLA test?

﻿pre op

﻿private appointment

Driving

Driving Licence Appeal?

What should a glaucoma support pathway look like? Share your views with us!

laser surgery

Pilocarpine

Confused about laser treatment

B3 (nicotinamide)

Advice needed for eye comfort

Another excellent Webinar tonight about research, the future of Glaucoma.

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Glaucoma ?

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Low pressure following a Trab

Glaucoma Low

Son with glaucoma

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