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low tension glaucoma

I’m confused. I was diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma and now take eye drops to lower the pressure. Please can you explain why? Thanks

I’m confused. I was diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma and now take eye drop...

KimboDyl

•1 year ago

13 Replies

sneezing post trab

I had my other eye trab done Wednesday I’ve been sneezing a lot since I was wondering if this will cause my eye pressure to go up again I’m trying not to...

I had my other eye trab done Wednesday I’ve been sneezing a lot since I was wond...

pinks223

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Amlopidine

Hi all...a few weeks ago there was a thread on here about a possible connection between high eye pressure/eye conditions and Amlopidine blood pressure tablets...

Hi all...a few weeks ago there was a thread on here about a possible connection ...

EthelPledge94

•1 year ago

5 Replies

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Just diagnosed

HiI've just been diagnosed with Primary Angle closure.Opthamologist says no glaucoma.Im on pilocarpine drops.Eye pressure both eyes 25.Apparantley my eyes are...

HiI've just been diagnosed with Primary Angle closure.Opthamologist says no glau...

Paula1710

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Puzzled.

Hi, During my routine eye test my optician referred me because the discs on my eyes were different sizes, field test and eye pressures were all good. This...

Hi, During my routine eye test my optician referred me because the discs on my...

Popsicle57

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Glaucoma and airplane flights

I'm planning a holiday with my partner but am increasingly nervous about the prospect of spending four hours each way in an airplane at a time when I don't...

I'm planning a holiday with my partner but am increasingly nervous about the pro...

PBX142

•1 year ago

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How old is your bleb?

There looks to be a few burst blood vessels at the side of my bleb which is worrying but it otherwise seems ok and I had a bigger bleed around it last year...

There looks to be a few burst blood vessels at the side of my bleb which is worr...

Vich81

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Cosopt eye drops

is anyone having trouble getting hold of Cosopt eye drops. These are single use drops which are preservative free. My pharmacist just says to ask consultant...

is anyone having trouble getting hold of Cosopt eye drops. These are single use ...

Charliecat123

•1 year ago

15 Replies

DVLA test result back in 12 days! Sadly a fail. Anyone else coping with a fail?

Hello everyone, just an update that I got my DVLA test result today, 12 days since I took the test. Sadly it was a fail, but cushioned a bit by the fact that...

Hello everyone, just an update that I got my DVLA test result today, 12 days sin...

Iona57

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Is there a general shortage of Acular drops? Is there an alternative?

Hello everyone, I was prescribed Acular eye drops by the hospital three weeks ago and was sent home with one bottle I'm running low so requested a new...

Hello everyone, I was prescribed Acular eye drops by the hospital three weeks ag...

Iona57

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Microcystic Edema in glaucoma patient

Hi, my mother has had microcystic edema in both eyes discovered. Have been told there is a possibility that taking Xalatan drops could be connected....

Hi, my mother has had microcystic edema in both eyes discovered. Have been told...

Lionella

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Trabeculectomy and theme parks

I had a trab done in one eye following trauma induced high IOP last June. Pressures have been stable since November at around 14.I'm going to a theme park soon...

I had a trab done in one eye following trauma induced high IOP last June. Pressu...

MatthewC

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Monopost eye drops .

I wondered if anyone had any experience of using these at all . I do think they’re helping with my closed angle Glaucoma . Not quite sure if it’s acute or...

I wondered if anyone had any experience of using these at all . I do think they...

Junep

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Harmonica playing and eye pressure

I know playing wind instruments that need a lot of 'puff ' can increase eye pressure .However I don't know if this applies to the harmonica? Does anyone know...

I know playing wind instruments that need a lot of 'puff ' can increase eye pres...

Smith101

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Spacing out drops

I have to take Brinzolamide/Timolol twice a day. My general routine is to put them in at 9am & 9pm so that the drops are evenly spaced. However occasionally...

I have to take Brinzolamide/Timolol twice a day. My general routine is to put th...

Alanthered

•1 year ago

9 Replies

DVLA driving test

A big thanks to all your comments have been very helpful.Not sure if I will do a practice run as I don’t think they do them at my opticians which is a...

A big thanks to all your comments have been very helpful.Not sure if I will do a...

csnY1976

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Glaucoma and seasickness

Can anyone recommend an antiseasickness drug that is safe to take for glaucoma patients? I'm going on a cruise in a few months and usually take a packet of...

Can anyone recommend an antiseasickness drug that is safe to take for glaucoma p...

Eyeworrier

•1 year ago

4 Replies

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All posts for February 2023

low tension glaucoma

sneezing post trab

Amlopidine

Just diagnosed

Puzzled.

Glaucoma and airplane flights

How old is your bleb?

Cosopt eye drops

DVLA test result back in 12 days! Sadly a fail. Anyone else coping with a fail?

Is there a general shortage of Acular drops? Is there an alternative?

Microcystic Edema in glaucoma patient

Trabeculectomy and theme parks

Monopost eye drops .

Harmonica playing and eye pressure

Spacing out drops

DVLA driving test

Glaucoma and seasickness

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Since the beginning of lockdown, has your screen time increased? Including working from home and family/personal time.

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