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Re Monopost shortage

For those of us who use Monopost...It would be helpful if you could let the rest of us know when your pharmacist has Monopost once more in stock. That way, we...

For those of us who use Monopost...It would be helpful if you could let the rest...

PBX142

•2 years ago

18 Replies

update

hi everyone,just want to tell you that i managed to get a box of monopost from a independent chemist...panic over...for now! A big thank you to everyone that...

hi everyone,just want to tell you that i managed to get a box of monopost from a...

callie77

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Glaucoma in babies

is conjunctivitis common with baby glaucoma patients? My daughters had it a few times now. She was diagnosed at 10 weeks old

is conjunctivitis common with baby glaucoma patients? My daughters had it a few ...

EmilyEvelyn

•2 years ago

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monopost worries

hi everyone,Like many of you on here Iam having trouble getting my monopost. Iam down to my last 3 days and can't get any anywhere! Have asked gp to give me a...

hi everyone,Like many of you on here Iam having trouble getting my monopost. Iam...

callie77

•2 years ago

22 Replies

NHS Somerset C.C.G have said they will not prescribe eye lubricants on prescription

Recently I have had difficulty obtaining my regular eye lubrication from the pharmacy and last week the G.P surgery told me that I would have to buy my own eye...

Recently I have had difficulty obtaining my regular eye lubrication from the pha...

muddledme

•2 years ago

16 Replies

asthma just been diagnosed with glaucoma

I saw consultant last week he prescribed cosopt lantanaprost and acetazolamide I take asthma medication my gp telephoned me and asked if he knew I was...

I saw consultant last week he prescribed cosopt lantanaprost and acetazolamide I...

Tunbury41

•2 years ago

5 Replies

cataract removal update

Hi, last Thursday I had both my eyes cataract removed from each on the same day. It went very well, I have been using the eye drops every 4 hours as...

Hi, last Thursday I had both my eyes cataract removed from each on the same day....

Wonderfullifeandmore

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Will my squint affect the outcome of the DVLA field test?

I recently advised the DVLA that I had Glaucoma and I have now received the "standard letter" from the DVLA telling me to book an appointment with Specsavers...

I recently advised the DVLA that I had Glaucoma and I have now received the "sta...

Rescobie

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Latanoprost

Hi - I've also run out of Latanoprost and have been unable to source any at all. I am a little concerned as my eye pressure has increased a lot due to current...

Hi - I've also run out of Latanoprost and have been unable to source any at all....

EiMac

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Glaucoma patient

I have started using Collide silver to alleviate irritation I suffer using Glaucoma meds. I also use Optaze heat mask and wipes. I was using Hylo drops but get...

I have started using Collide silver to alleviate irritation I suffer using Glauc...

Stringwells

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Glaucoma, sight loss, and dyslexia

Hi, I would appreciate it if anyone has come across information or support about having the above issues. 😊

Hi, I would appreciate it if anyone has come across information or support about...

Maltakitty

•2 years ago

6 Replies

glaucoma test

HI I was diagnosed with glaucoma about six years ago since then I have had my yearly eye test but not seen any other persone . I also have eye drops called...

HI I was diagnosed with glaucoma about six years ago since then I have had my ye...

koppadog

•2 years ago

4 Replies

DVLA test: Henson 9000 or Humphrey 720i machine?

Hello, My dad was recently diagnosed with normal/low pressure (17) glaucoma in both eyes. He's been asked to book his DVLA eye test but we don't know which...

Hello, My dad was recently diagnosed with normal/low pressure (17) glaucoma in ...

sunrisesunset

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Getting eye drops online

Hello everyone. I've read various posts about people getting eye drops online, with a prescription. Can anyone recommend a good supplier? Thank you.

Hello everyone. I've read various posts about people getting eye drops online, w...

Iona57

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Glaucoma - follow up's with Hospital eye clinic

Hi I was diagnosed Moderate primary open angle glaucoma on my Right Eye just over a year ago. I currently use Latanoprost drops at night on both eyes and...

Hi I was diagnosed Moderate primary open angle glaucoma on my Right Eye just o...

Massieg

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Help me treat my gloucoma

I have gloucoma on both eyes and my left eye is off. Im facing difficulty in buying the Medicines due to financial barriers. Is there anyone u can recommend...

I have gloucoma on both eyes and my left eye is off. Im facing difficulty in b...

_mck

•2 years ago

1 Reply

glaucoma and cataracts

I attended a glaucoma clinic in January. Second time since 2020 because of lockdown I was told I am suspect to it. I had a cataract removed in my left ey last...

I attended a glaucoma clinic in January. Second time since 2020 because of lockd...

Annamay17

•2 years ago

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Anxious

After years of, ‘your pressures are a bit high’ at eye tests, a referral ignored by my GP and Covid I arrived at my first hospital eye appt a year ago. I...

After years of, ‘your pressures are a bit high’ at eye tests, a referral ign...

Olalflel

•2 years ago

17 Replies

SLT for Glaucoma

I had SLT a few years ago as my pressures were in the high 20's . An easy process done in a few minutes. My pressures dropped within days and settled at...

I had SLT a few years ago as my pressures were in the high 20's . An easy proce...

Safehaven23

•2 years ago

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Eye drops containing macrogolglycerolhydroxystearate

Hi, Has Anyone had Glaucoma Medications containing the above ingredient even though they're Preservative free in vials? The ones I know of are Visutrax...

Hi, Has Anyone had Glaucoma Medications containing the above ingredient even th...

Thyb

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Monopost

Hello everyone, We have been receiving a lot of calls and emails regarding Monopost, and the problems with supply. There was a problem with production. This...

Hello everyone, We have been receiving a lot of calls and emails regarding Mono...

Trish_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

8 Replies

worried

Hello. Just found this hub. I was diagnosed with Glaucoma a few months ago. What is stressing me out (I just cannot sleep for worry) is I cannot get the single...

Hello. Just found this hub. I was diagnosed with Glaucoma a few months ago. What...

sylvester1

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Watery Eye

hi everyone, I suffer with a watery eye. It is the same eye I have the mild glaucoma in. The other one that doesn’t have glaucoma in doesn’t water. The cold...

hi everyone, I suffer with a watery eye. It is the same eye I have the mild glau...

Welshsailor

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Glaucoma and other medications

My GP has just prescribed Buscopan and the leaflet says that I shouldn’t take this if I have glaucoma. This led me to looking at other medications that I...

My GP has just prescribed Buscopan and the leaflet says that I shouldn’t take th...

JanD236

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Looking for help.

Hello Everyone, I am having cataracts removed from both my eyes next week and haven’t heard of anyone that’s had them done both together. Has anyone had this...

Hello Everyone, I am having cataracts removed from both my eyes next week and h...

Wonderfullifeandmore

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Help us raise glaucoma awareness this World Glaucoma Week

It's World Glaucoma Week this week, and we're encouraging everyone to consider their personal glaucoma risk. As you all know, it's crucial that everyone gets...

It's World Glaucoma Week this week, and we're encouraging everyone to consider t...

TomS_GlaucomaUK

Partner•2 years ago

2 Replies

Pressure up 4 months after iridotomy

Hi I have Primary Angle Closure ( no glaucoma) last August I had iridotomy to open angles and bring pressures down and it worked,at my 4 week checkup my...

Hi I have Primary Angle Closure ( no glaucoma) last August I had iridotomy to op...

Lizzyanne567

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Diamex tablet treatment for lowering high eye pressures

hello, thank you for letting me join. I have had double glaucoma for 25 years. It is now seriously damaging my optic nerve. The pressures just wont...

hello, thank you for letting me join. I have had double glaucoma for 25 ye...

SalsaLady2023

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Latanoprost (Monopost)

My Chemist is having difficulty in getting Latanoprost drops and now I am getting worried! Is anybody else having difficulty getting this and is there a...

My Chemist is having difficulty in getting Latanoprost drops and now I am gettin...

Karjade

•2 years ago

11 Replies

cataract op for glaucoma

hi. Has anyone had a cataract operation to reduce eye pressure and did it work? I have not been able to use any eye drops for over a year as developed allergy...

hi. Has anyone had a cataract operation to reduce eye pressure and did it work? ...

Islandhome

•2 years ago

23 Replies

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All posts for March 2023

Re Monopost shortage

update

Glaucoma in babies

monopost worries

NHS Somerset C.C.G have said they will not prescribe eye lubricants on prescription

asthma just been diagnosed with glaucoma

cataract removal update

Will my squint affect the outcome of the DVLA field test?

Latanoprost

Glaucoma patient

Glaucoma, sight loss, and dyslexia

glaucoma test

DVLA test: Henson 9000 or Humphrey 720i machine?

Getting eye drops online

Glaucoma - follow up's with Hospital eye clinic

Help me treat my gloucoma

glaucoma and cataracts

Anxious

SLT for Glaucoma

Eye drops containing macrogolglycerolhydroxystearate

Monopost

worried

Watery Eye

Glaucoma and other medications

Looking for help.

Help us raise glaucoma awareness this World Glaucoma Week

Pressure up 4 months after iridotomy

Diamex tablet treatment for lowering high eye pressures

Latanoprost (Monopost)

cataract op for glaucoma

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