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the micro surgery was a micro shunt

Eye2see

•1 year ago

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cataract plus micro shunt

Has anybody had cataract surgery with micro surgery at same time My consultant says it only takes 2 mins longer and did it work ?

Has anybody had cataract surgery with micro surgery at same time My consultant...

Eye2see

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Dorzolomide tablets

I was prescribed dorzolomide tablets to lower the pressure in my eyes I take 3 halves over a day 375 mg and have been on these for at least 5 months,I have...

I was prescribed dorzolomide tablets to lower the pressure in my eyes I take 3 h...

DaisyDoolittle

•1 year ago

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Field of vision testing equipment ..advice please!

Hello... I am new to this site and very concerned about the DVLA test. Does anybody have any advice about the choice of equipment that will be used. Zeiss Hf...

Hello... I am new to this site and very concerned about the DVLA test. Does any...

120480

•1 year ago

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Upcoming SLT procedure-what to expect.

I am having Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty soon. I wonder what to expect after the procedure. How quick will recovery be? Will I be able to drive the next...

I am having Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty soon. I wonder what to expect after...

CleoToni

•1 year ago

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Tiopex and indigestion

I take one drop of Tiopex in each eye once a day. Over recent months I've had quite a lot of trouble with very uncomfortable indigestion which doesn't seem to...

I take one drop of Tiopex in each eye once a day. Over recent months I've had qu...

Eyeworrier

•1 year ago

1 Reply

trab (2)

I just had 2nd trab left eye was healing quite nicely could see really well up until dr removed stitches yesterday now back to fuzzy and really really...

I just had 2nd trab left eye was healing quite nicely could see really well up u...

pinks223

•1 year ago

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dizziness with drops

why do I feel dizzy with glaucoma drops

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Glaucoma suspect

Please let me know if high IOC can suddenly cause headaches even though not diagnosed with Glaucoma. Waking up with headaches sweating dry mouth last week...

Please let me know if high IOC can suddenly cause headaches even though not diag...

Emerneurosis

•1 year ago

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Confused about reliability of visual fields tests results

Hello everyone,I'm feeling confused about how visual fields tests relate to real life experience of visual changes. I'm wondering how to communicate with...

Hello everyone,I'm feeling confused about how visual fields tests relate to real...

Iona57

•1 year ago

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Tissue Press Method for Instilling Eyedrops

Hello from Canada. While I am new here, I am not new to glaucoma. I’ve been taking drops for 10 years and have had two SLT surgeries. Covid delays have really...

Hello from Canada. While I am new here, I am not new to glaucoma. I’ve been taki...

Blackie1234

•1 year ago

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SLT FOLLOW UP LEAD TIME

Hi all, I had SLT two weeks ago today, when do I receive a letter for a checkup and how long after normally is your first pressure check. Nothing through the...

Hi all, I had SLT two weeks ago today, when do I receive a letter for a checkup...

Hello12345q

•1 year ago

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scaredycat!

Hi everyone my consultant is wanting me to have a cataract and stent op to bring my pressures down but iam terrified of being awake for any eye op. I actually...

Hi everyone my consultant is wanting me to have a cataract and stent op to bring...

callie77

•1 year ago

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Recovery time before I’m able to exercise after Preserflo Microshunt

I’m having a Preserflo Microshunt in my left eye ( the worst eye) in March. I am an avid daily walker, who does a 5km minimum. Does anybody know how long...

I’m having a Preserflo Microshunt in my left eye ( the worst eye) in March. I am...

Moana64

•1 year ago

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Normal Tension Glaucoma

hi, just interested to find out how many people have Normal Tension Glaucoma and at what pressures before and after treatment? thanks

hi, just interested to find out how many people have Normal Tension Glaucoma an...

Welshsailor

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Dry Eye Masks

Hi, can you use a dry eye mask if you have had both eyes operated with the Preserflo Microshunt. Had my eyes tested at the opticians and they suggested using...

Hi, can you use a dry eye mask if you have had both eyes operated with the Prese...

Flowergirl24

•1 year ago

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Unhappy experience with Specsavers

My elderly father visited Specsavers as instructed by the DVLA for his 3 yearly field test (he has glaucoma but this condition has been stable for years); my...

My elderly father visited Specsavers as instructed by the DVLA for his 3 yearly ...

E853

•1 year ago

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different types of glaucoma

I have normal pressure glaucoma, however what really is “normal pressure” compared to other types

I have normal pressure glaucoma, however what really is “normal pressure” compar...

Moana64

•1 year ago

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Iopidine after SLT

As I am so allergic to most eye drops yesterday I had SLT as the pressure has been going up. I read that after having this you can have a pressure spike and...

As I am so allergic to most eye drops yesterday I had SLT as the pressure has be...

booktwo

•1 year ago

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Pressure check

I've just been to have Mt pressures checkedThey were 16 abd 14 Saw Opthamologist who did the Goldman check 17 in both eyes. Suppose that's an improvement from...

I've just been to have Mt pressures checkedThey were 16 abd 14 Saw Opthamologis...

Paula1710

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Can anyone explain

If I have primary angle closure no glaucoma.Have high pressuresAm I correct in saying that the iridotomy I had was to reduce the risk of acute angle closure?...

If I have primary angle closure no glaucoma.Have high pressuresAm I correct in s...

Paula1710

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Scared to death

Had my laser iridotomy today.Anxious all day.Had it done wasn't too bad.However my pressure spiked at 39. Started shaking. Doctor was fab.Gave me medication...

Had my laser iridotomy today.Anxious all day.Had it done wasn't too bad.However ...

Paula1710

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Cold & Flu Remedies

Hi everyone I have open angle glaucoma and I’m just wondering what medication people take for colds or flu symptoms? I’ve read on here not to use Lemsip and...

Hi everyone I have open angle glaucoma and I’m just wondering what medication p...

Spanieldoglover

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Mixed up with recent diagnosis

Hi everyone. It has been so good to read all the different posts about Glaucoma and Glaucoma suspect and interocular eye pressure. I was with private...

Hi everyone. It has been so good to read all the different posts about Glaucoma ...

Emerneurosis

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Brinzolamide eye drops

Good Afternoon, I have returned home from an appointment today and have been put on Brinzolamide drop alongside my Ganfort drop. What are peoples opinions on...

Good Afternoon, I have returned home from an appointment today and have been put...

Welshsailor

•1 year ago

27 Replies

MIGS surgery?

hi, has anyone got any feedback following a MIGS procedure please? What did you have? Did it work? How much did it drop your pressures?

hi, has anyone got any feedback following a MIGS procedure please? What did you ...

Welshsailor

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Itchy eyes

I know that glaucoma makes our eyes sensitive, and I do use lubricating eye drops SO many times during the day, but I still find that my eyes - especially...

I know that glaucoma makes our eyes sensitive, and I do use lubricating eye drop...

PBX142

•1 year ago

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Exercising after Preserflo Micro Stent

How long after a Micro Stent op, before I’m Able to walk ( I always walk 5km minimum) . I’m a fast walker

How long after a Micro Stent op, before I’m Able to walk ( I always walk 5km min...

Moana64

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Preserflo Microstent

I’m having a microstent in 3 weeks time, what was the recovery time? I also have dry eyes and constantly put on Systane, does the dry eyes still continue...

I’m having a microstent in 3 weeks time, what was the recovery time? I also hav...

Moana64

•1 year ago

3 Replies

DVLA Esterman Visual Field Test

If you fancy doing a unofficial run of the DVLA test, then I suggest asking your optician if you can do the Esterman Test with them - they will likely charge...

If you fancy doing a unofficial run of the DVLA test, then I suggest asking your...

Quiet_Lin

•1 year ago

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All posts for February 2023

continued

cataract plus micro shunt

Dorzolomide tablets

Field of vision testing equipment ..advice please!

Upcoming SLT procedure-what to expect.

Tiopex and indigestion

trab (2)

dizziness with drops

Glaucoma suspect

Confused about reliability of visual fields tests results

Tissue Press Method for Instilling Eyedrops

SLT FOLLOW UP LEAD TIME

scaredycat!

Recovery time before I’m able to exercise after Preserflo Microshunt

Normal Tension Glaucoma

Dry Eye Masks

Unhappy experience with Specsavers

different types of glaucoma

Iopidine after SLT

Pressure check

Can anyone explain

Scared to death

Cold & Flu Remedies

Mixed up with recent diagnosis

Brinzolamide eye drops

MIGS surgery?

Itchy eyes

Exercising after Preserflo Micro Stent

Preserflo Microstent

DVLA Esterman Visual Field Test

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