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Trab after failed shunt

Hello. This is my first post so please bear with me. About a year ago I had a shunt inserted which I thought would be an end to my problems. After a lot...

Hello. This is my first post so please bear with me. About a year ago I had ...

PeteJones

•2 years ago

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DVLA Driving test

I believe that one is able to have 3 attempts at this test if you are not happy with the first one.My question is how do know if you have done poorly on the...

I believe that one is able to have 3 attempts at this test if you are not happy ...

csnY1976

•2 years ago

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Driving licence renewal - DVLA trialling new system

Just wondering if anyone else has been able to renew their driving licence online in conjunction with a telephone interview (i.e. without having to go through...

Just wondering if anyone else has been able to renew their driving licence onlin...

tcpace

•2 years ago

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how long did u have fuzzy vision after trab

hi All I had 2st trab 2 weeks ago sight is very fuzzy in op eye , I have another trab next week for left eye which is a little worry as I’m like how will I...

hi All I had 2st trab 2 weeks ago sight is very fuzzy in op eye , I have anoth...

pinks223

•2 years ago

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Glaucoma - dealing with glare.

Hello, I was diagnosed several years ago. I use Monoprost drops in my right eye and had a trab in my left a few years ago. Left is getting worse slowly, right...

Hello, I was diagnosed several years ago. I use Monoprost drops in my right eye ...

Quiet_Lin

•2 years ago

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Loss of central vision after starting to use Latanoprost

Hi everyone - great to find this community. I have been trying to find if anyone has had a similar experience to me. I have had high myopia since I was a...

Hi everyone - great to find this community. I have been trying to find if anyon...

Ginger30

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Glaucoma suspect

I saw the consultant several days ago and am still a glaucoma suspect rather than having glaucoma as yet, though I will be monitored much more frequently and...

I saw the consultant several days ago and am still a glaucoma suspect rather tha...

Fran555

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Glaucoma in one eye

Hi all, I have Glaucoma in one eye, I am wondering what are the chances of the other eye developing it as well? My right eye had ocular hypertension for...

Hi all, I have Glaucoma in one eye, I am wondering what are the chances of the o...

Jeffvader

•2 years ago

11 Replies

knowledge

hi all, my daughter (16 weeks old) was diagnosed with glaucoma at 8 weeks old. She has had surgery to help and has 9 drops per day. I’m really looking for...

hi all, my daughter (16 weeks old) was diagnosed with glaucoma at 8 weeks old. S...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Difficulty seeing stairs

I am 58 years old with pigmentary dispersion Glaucoma diagnosed when I was 36. I use drops 5 times a day Over the last 12 months or so, I have struggled to...

I am 58 years old with pigmentary dispersion Glaucoma diagnosed when I was 36. I...

Susiepamela

•2 years ago

8 Replies

How long is it taking DVLA to send result after sight test?

Hello everyone, I've got my DVLA sight test tomorrow, 26 Jan. Does anyone have recent experience of how long it is taking to hear back from DVLA?

Hello everyone, I've got my DVLA sight test tomorrow, 26 Jan. Does anyone have r...

Iona57

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Ghosting after PAUL tube shunt implant surgery

Hello, I had 7 weeks ago urgent surgery to insert a PAUL tube shunt implant in one of my eyes, due to failure to control the pressure anymore with eye drops....

Hello, I had 7 weeks ago urgent surgery to insert a PAUL tube shunt implant in ...

Shrimpaki

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Heated Dry Eye Mask

I'm wondering if its safe to use a heated eye mask for dry eye after trabulectomy surgery? I had the op 5 months ago. I had been using a microwave mask before...

I'm wondering if its safe to use a heated eye mask for dry eye after trabulectom...

Beaudidily

•2 years ago

9 Replies

trabeculectomy

I am reluctant to have a trabeculectomy after cataract operation and I stent did not help and glasses cannot correct vision to read. My left eye is better...

I am reluctant to have a trabeculectomy after cataract operation and I stent di...

Valy44

•2 years ago

5 Replies

incorrect hospital letter

I had a letter summarising my recent appointment. At the appointment the doctor said I would be seen again in 3 months time and was to carry on taking the...

I had a letter summarising my recent appointment. At the appointment the doctor ...

Littletreasures

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Visual field printouts

I attend Moorfields glaucoma clinic and am finding it impossible to get printouts of my visual fields and OCTs. It makes sense for me to keep all records of my...

I attend Moorfields glaucoma clinic and am finding it impossible to get printout...

PBX142

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Open Angle glaucoma and Duloxetine medication

I have open angle glaucoma and my Neurologist wants me to go on Duloxetine as I have peripheral neuropathy. I have read the leaflet and it says do not take if...

I have open angle glaucoma and my Neurologist wants me to go on Duloxetine as I ...

Karjade

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Azopt (Brinzolamide)

Hello Everyone, Just a quick update with the supply of Brizolamide. There was an issue with supply, but this has now been rectified. Stock should be on the...

Hello Everyone, Just a quick update with the supply of Brizolamide. There was ...

Trish_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

5 Replies

IOP and glaucoma progression

Hi everyone 👋, i keep reading on this forum on facebook how people have IOP around 10 to 14. Whenever I get my IOP measured it varies between 20 to 21 so I am...

Hi everyone 👋, i keep reading on this forum on facebook how people have IOP aro...

kika9

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Preserflo - recovery

I am having a Preserflo op on my right eye in February. Is it correct that you cannot get water in your operated eye after the op? If so, how long does that...

I am having a Preserflo op on my right eye in February. Is it correct that you...

Machicado

•2 years ago

22 Replies

hayfever medicstion

Hi there I need advice on hayfever med as I have open angle glaucoma . I’m allergic to blossom trees anc this usually starts end of feb I use to use Beconase...

Hi there I need advice on hayfever med as I have open angle glaucoma . I’m aller...

Salford49

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Wouldn’t raising your head while sleeping diminish blood flow to the eyes if you have low tension glaucoma and low blood pressure?

I know that it’s often recommended to sleep with a wedge under your mattress to raise your head and lower your IOP overnight. However, I understand that low...

I know that it’s often recommended to sleep with a wedge under your mattress to...

LowpressureG

•2 years ago

9 Replies

eyesight

I’m 57yrs and was diagnosed with Glaucoma 2yrs ago and my eyesight is deteriorating in my left eye which I’m gutted about. The last year my pressures have been...

I’m 57yrs and was diagnosed with Glaucoma 2yrs ago and my eyesight is deteriorat...

Bazzer65

•2 years ago

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Visual field deterioration 6 weeks after cataract and Hydrus stent surgery?

I think that the sight loss area below my right eye has got worse between 31 Dec and now , 15 Jan. Had surgery 1 Dec. Has anyone else experienced this?...

I think that the sight loss area below my right eye has got worse between 31 De...

Iona57

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Istent Inject

Hi, I'm booked in for the Istent Inject procedure in a few weeks time with the aim to reduce my IOP. I have pigmentary dispersion. Wondered if anyone else has...

Hi, I'm booked in for the Istent Inject procedure in a few weeks time with the a...

Horse100

•2 years ago

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Shortage of Brinzolamide eye drops

Just been to the pharmacy to collect a repeat prescription of eye drops and been told they can’t get hold of any Brinzolamide drops due to a shortage. The...

Just been to the pharmacy to collect a repeat prescription of eye drops and been...

hirsey12

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Acute Glaucoma

My mother has acute glaucoma and has lost her right eye due to this, she only has 40% of sight left in her left eye. The pressure in her eye is not coming...

My mother has acute glaucoma and has lost her right eye due to this, she only ha...

BD12x

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Should I start on the lifetime of Tiopex?

Hi, I have been diagnosed as glaucoma suspect however the pressure in my left eye is 16 and I was told to start on Tiopex just in case it rises. Should I wait...

Hi, I have been diagnosed as glaucoma suspect however the pressure in my left ey...

Seeu2

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Right eye impacted by left eye

hello folks Well, after a long and difficult journey with my left eye trab it’s finally all working out. The pressure seems to have stabilised at ten and I’m...

hello folks Well, after a long and difficult journey with my left eye trab it’s...

Ritualhazard

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Eye patch recommendations for 5yr old

The stick on eye patches provided by doctors are too sticky for my 5yr old son, they literally pull out hairs from his eyebrows and hurt his skin. I bought non...

The stick on eye patches provided by doctors are too sticky for my 5yr old son, ...

London_Mummy

•2 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for January 2023

Trab after failed shunt

DVLA Driving test

Driving licence renewal - DVLA trialling new system

how long did u have fuzzy vision after trab

Glaucoma - dealing with glare.

Loss of central vision after starting to use Latanoprost

Glaucoma suspect

Glaucoma in one eye

knowledge

Difficulty seeing stairs

How long is it taking DVLA to send result after sight test?

Ghosting after PAUL tube shunt implant surgery

Heated Dry Eye Mask

trabeculectomy

incorrect hospital letter

Visual field printouts

Open Angle glaucoma and Duloxetine medication

Azopt (Brinzolamide)

IOP and glaucoma progression

Preserflo - recovery

hayfever medicstion

Wouldn’t raising your head while sleeping diminish blood flow to the eyes if you have low tension glaucoma and low blood pressure?

eyesight

Visual field deterioration 6 weeks after cataract and Hydrus stent surgery?

Istent Inject

Shortage of Brinzolamide eye drops

Acute Glaucoma

Should I start on the lifetime of Tiopex?

Right eye impacted by left eye

Eye patch recommendations for 5yr old

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