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DVLA licence renewal - new system being trialled

I've had the usual reminder to renew my licence (due in early March) and have been invited to apply online. I did so and shortly afterwards received a text...

I've had the usual reminder to renew my licence (due in early March) and have be...

tcpace

•2 years ago

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Quick question for trabeculectomy people!

How often do you check eye pressure in the months/years after a trabeculectomy? I'm confused at how often it should be checked to make sure it is stays near...

How often do you check eye pressure in the months/years after a trabeculectomy? ...

stephanie1977

•2 years ago

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Hi IOP after eye injury.

Hi, new to the forum and Glaucoma in general. I'll tell you my story in the hope of a bit of reassurance.Exactly 6 days ago I had a pretty severe blunt injury...

Hi, new to the forum and Glaucoma in general. I'll tell you my story in the hope...

Sim_L

•2 years ago

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thank you

I would just like to say Merry Christmas and a big thank you to everyone for helping me through another year.It's not easy living with glaucoma but I know I...

I would just like to say Merry Christmas and a big thank you to everyone for hel...

callie77

•2 years ago

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A message from Glaucoma UK's Chief Executive, Joanne Creighton

With ‘Old Year’s Night’ fast approaching (as my mother insists on calling it…), this seems a good time to reflect on the many highlights of the last 12 months...

With ‘Old Year’s Night’ fast approaching (as my mother insists on calling it…), ...

Rachel_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

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ophthalmologist story

i like to share my recent opth visit story . 1st visit operator opth Measured 27 left / 17/ right mainly my operator ophthalmologist 2018 diagnised...

i like to share my recent opth visit story . 1st visit operator opth Measur...

Eralal

•2 years ago

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SLT UPDATE 21 MONTHS LATER

Hi everyone just keeping you all posted on SLT treatment it is now 21 months and just had another pressure test (i get one every 3 months), it is 17 in both...

Hi everyone just keeping you all posted on SLT treatment it is now 21 months an...

valfrance

•2 years ago

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Cataract/I-stent post op blurriness

Hello all, I had cataract/I-stent surgery on my right eye November 22nd and it went great. Vision greatly improved and was clear within a few days. I then...

Hello all, I had cataract/I-stent surgery on my right eye November 22nd and it w...

designguy

•2 years ago

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Private Opthalmologist - Bristol/South Wales Area

Hi all, Just wondering if anybody has any recommendations for a Private Opthalmologist in the Bristol/South Wales Area. I am under the care of the Bristol Eye...

Hi all, Just wondering if anybody has any recommendations for a Private Opthalmo...

Jeffvader

•2 years ago

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What to do if you need support over the festive period

The Glaucoma UK helpline services will be closed from 5.00pm on Friday 23 December for the Christmas and New Year period. We will reopen on Wednesday 4 January...

The Glaucoma UK helpline services will be closed from 5.00pm on Friday 23 Decemb...

TomS_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

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Recently diagnosed

Hello. I’m very recently diagnosed with open angle glaucoma in both eyes . Bit of a shock as I had no idea . Also no family history . Found the forum and...

Hello. I’m very recently diagnosed with open angle glaucoma in both eyes . Bit o...

Tenorbell60

•2 years ago

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Cloudy Vision / Unable to focus - After Micro shunt Surgery

Hi all, Almost 4 weeks on from my surgery I am still experiencing cloudy vision, which my current glasses can not correct. Saw the consultant last week and...

Hi all, Almost 4 weeks on from my surgery I am still experiencing cloudy vision...

JeffV

•2 years ago

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Constant blurriness

My son had a trab and implant in his left eye 3 weeks ago and is now waiting for the same on his right. He is experiencing blurry vision in both eyes when he...

My son had a trab and implant in his left eye 3 weeks ago and is now waiting for...

Dodie68

•2 years ago

7 Replies

SLT & Preserflo

Hi all, Just found this forum, some great information here for someone who has only recently been diagnosed with glaucoma (despite having OCH for 15 years) in...

Hi all, Just found this forum, some great information here for someone who has ...

JeffV

•2 years ago

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Trab operation for normal tension glaucoma

I thought I would post an update having had my trab op on Monday. I am delighted to say that do far so good. My pressure was in the low to mid teens but I was...

I thought I would post an update having had my trab op on Monday. I am delighted...

Biffo72

•2 years ago

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Trab operation for normal tension glaucoma

I thought I would post an update having had my trab op on Monday. I am delighted to say that do far so good. My pressure was in the low to mid teens but I was...

I thought I would post an update having had my trab op on Monday. I am delighted...

Biffo72

•2 years ago

1 Reply

glaucoma and cataracts

can anyone share your experience with being diagnosed with cataracts whist also having glaucoma? I have been diagnosed with a fast growing cataract in my...

can anyone share your experience with being diagnosed with cataracts whist also ...

Nala2509

•2 years ago

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More bad news

do I had pressure test again ( 3rd. In as many weeks gone up to 40 both eyes has Felix tests basically eyes are not doing so well . I was put on steroids for...

do I had pressure test again ( 3rd. In as many weeks gone up to 40 both eyes has...

pinks223

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Upcoming digital glaucoma support groups and face-to-face support groups

You can find a list of upcoming digital glaucoma support groups and in-person support groups on the home page of this forum. Just click the “Home” button on...

You can find a list of upcoming digital glaucoma support groups and in-person su...

TomS_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

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pitriasis rosea - Skin itchy rush because xalatan or cosopt

Hi 🙂 I’m 39 years old and I have close angle glaucoma for five years! I ‘m on cosopt for 5 and xalatan for nearly one year. Last month i find patch on my leg...

Hi 🙂 I’m 39 years old and I have close angle glaucoma for five years! I ‘m on c...

SuxS

•2 years ago

2 Replies

advice needed

hi everyone does anyone know if its safe to have a steroid injection for rotator cuff injury? have been told it will put my pressures up and they are already...

hi everyone does anyone know if its safe to have a steroid injection for rotator...

callie77

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Pregnancy

Hi, I have pigment dispersion syndrome with a small amount damage to my right optic nerve but no change on visual fields on either eye. My pressures are...

Hi, I have pigment dispersion syndrome with a small amount damage to my right op...

CWS89

•2 years ago

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AHMED Implant coming up Dec 14, 2022 my first, need advice

I have surgery set up for Dec 14, 2022 to get AHMED shunt implant and my first experience. This is my left eye I depend on sight and I know the recovery will...

I have surgery set up for Dec 14, 2022 to get AHMED shunt implant and my first e...

eyesong

•2 years ago

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Eyes water during field test

Hi. I'm new here and joined on behalf of my elderly father. He has had glaucoma for a few years and every time he is called for an eye test he goes to pieces....

Hi. I'm new here and joined on behalf of my elderly father. He has had glaucoma ...

E853

•2 years ago

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Post needling vision

Has anyone else who has had bleb needling found that after stopping the steroid eye drops - I've gradually tapered them off over four weeks and finally...

Has anyone else who has had bleb needling found that after stopping the steroid ...

PBX142

•2 years ago

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recent pressure check not good news

so my specialist is referring me onto a glaucoma expert in high pressures ( surgery on the cards ) I’m literally 40 years old like what is happening to my life...

so my specialist is referring me onto a glaucoma expert in high pressures ( surg...

pinks223

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Preserflo Microshunt

Could the people who have had the Preserflo operation share their experience, please.

Could the people who have had the Preserflo operation share their experience, p...

lekam314

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Glaucoma and Nicotinamide

My consultant has recommended I take 250mg Nicotinamide twice daily, can anyone tell me where this can be purchased and at what cost please? nonswimmer

My consultant has recommended I take 250mg Nicotinamide twice daily, can anyone ...

Nonswimmer

•2 years ago

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sport n Glaucoma need help

53 yo male , 2018 diagnosed glaucoma . may you share your experince and your suggestions please ? 1 - can i swim ? 2- do push ups n sit ups? 3- weight...

53 yo male , 2018 diagnosed glaucoma . may you share your experince and your ...

Eralal

•2 years ago

12 Replies

how can i find right specialist ?

first doctor gave carteol n recently changed to tomec n visited other n gave carteol back n willvisit 12 days later who done eye sight test n sid tomec has 2...

first doctor gave carteol n recently changed to tomec n visited other n gave car...

Eralal

•2 years ago

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All posts for December 2022

DVLA licence renewal - new system being trialled

Quick question for trabeculectomy people!

Hi IOP after eye injury.

thank you

A message from Glaucoma UK's Chief Executive, Joanne Creighton

ophthalmologist story

SLT UPDATE 21 MONTHS LATER

Cataract/I-stent post op blurriness

Private Opthalmologist - Bristol/South Wales Area

What to do if you need support over the festive period

Recently diagnosed

Cloudy Vision / Unable to focus - After Micro shunt Surgery

Constant blurriness

SLT & Preserflo

Trab operation for normal tension glaucoma

Trab operation for normal tension glaucoma

glaucoma and cataracts

More bad news

Upcoming digital glaucoma support groups and face-to-face support groups

pitriasis rosea - Skin itchy rush because xalatan or cosopt

advice needed

Pregnancy

AHMED Implant coming up Dec 14, 2022 my first, need advice

Eyes water during field test

Post needling vision

recent pressure check not good news

Preserflo Microshunt

Glaucoma and Nicotinamide

sport n Glaucoma need help

how can i find right specialist ?

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