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Problem with antihistamines

I have glaucoma and the treatment causes me to have dry eyes that have resulted in damaged corneas. I am prescribed Carmellose 1% eye drops. I was also...

I have glaucoma and the treatment causes me to have dry eyes that have resulted ...

Windflower

•1 year ago

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Dexamethasone & Chloramphenicol. Do they cause blurred vision?

Went down to eye casualty as still had sensitivity and irritation from my cataract op though my vision was clear. No infection but the eye is very dry still....

Went down to eye casualty as still had sensitivity and irritation from my catara...

whitedog

•1 year ago

1 Reply

SLT positive story

Just wanted to update after being on here talking about my route to SLT procedure after initially being prescribed drops with private consultation. Got second...

Just wanted to update after being on here talking about my route to SLT procedur...

Emerneurosis

•1 year ago

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Eyeliner effect!

hi, since adding Brinzolamide eye drops morning and night it has made my eye lashes appear dark and as if I’m wearing eyeliner. Is there anything that can be...

hi, since adding Brinzolamide eye drops morning and night it has made my eye las...

Welshsailor

•1 year ago

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pearlcarr

hi everyone seen so many posts about eye masks, what are they for please?

PearlCarr

•1 year ago

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Eye pressure tests in between appointments

Hi - I have monopost drops for eye pressure (no glaucoma diagnosis ... yet) and would like to be able to check my eye pressures from time to time in between...

Hi - I have monopost drops for eye pressure (no glaucoma diagnosis ... yet) and ...

Reformer

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Referral to another hospital

Hello again, Ok I’m just looking for some advice please. Quick overview. I apparently have narrow angles in both of my eyes, I had a laser iridotomy back...

Hello again, Ok I’m just looking for some advice please. Quick overview. I a...

KBIOW

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Can Anti histamines affect eye pressure?

I have ocular hypertension and keep being told that my DVLA field vision tests are inconclusive. As I feel I can see really well, I’m wondering if my...

I have ocular hypertension and keep being told that my DVLA field vision tests a...

JustAmanda

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Upsetting comments

Hello, Any uncalled for comments on this forum will be dealt with and the forum member will be contacted. Keeping us aware of any concerns you have...

Hello, Any uncalled for comments on this forum will be dealt with and the forum...

Trish_GlaucomaUK

Partner•1 year ago

1 Reply

need advice

hi everyone,need advice on what dry eyedrops to use, currently on hydramed but doesn't seem to be cutting it at the moment. Must be pf. Also thinking of...

hi everyone,need advice on what dry eyedrops to use, currently on hydramed but d...

callie77

•1 year ago

28 Replies

Medical Questionnaire

How does the DVLA decide on the medical license, i received the questionnaire, but up till now, they have not sent me to space saver to do a visual field test....

How does the DVLA decide on the medical license, i received the questionnaire, b...

Christian636

•1 year ago

2 Replies

open angle glaucoma and anti-depressants

Does anyone have any successful experience of using SRI type anti depressants when they have open angle glaucoma? My husband has been prescribed Sertraline...

Does anyone have any successful experience of using SRI type anti depressants wh...

Joeyis7

•1 year ago

8 Replies

25-year-old diagnosed with early POAG

I'm very depressed about this and confused about the future, I'm so young, I don't know how long my light will last, I'm currently using eye drops provided by...

I'm very depressed about this and confused about the future, I'm so young, I don...

Zerper_Woo

•1 year ago

12 Replies

DVLA Help

I was diagnosed with Glaucoma in both eyes two years ago but was not advised to inform the DVLA. There is minimal impact on my peripheral vision.. I then read...

I was diagnosed with Glaucoma in both eyes two years ago but was not advised to ...

Jacs123

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Post cataract op light sensitivity

Anyone experienced this? If so, for how long? I've had an injection for all my previous ops - including my first cataract op years ago. This time, just drops...

Anyone experienced this? If so, for how long? I've had an injection for all my ...

whitedog

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Preservative free v preservative drops

Hello again, After speaking to someone today I was unaware there was even such a thing as preservative free eye drops… surely preservative free is better for...

Hello again, After speaking to someone today I was unaware there was even such...

KBIOW

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Goldilocks

I’ve recently been diagnosed with glaucoma and I am terrified of going blind. It has come as a complete shock. Can anyone help to allay my fears please.

I’ve recently been diagnosed with glaucoma and I am terrified of going blind. It...

Goldilocks64

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Small area of swelling, lower lid

Hi all. I’m newly diagnosed with NTG and haven’t yet had chance to discuss with a specialist as he was off sick so wondered if anyone here can help. I noticed...

Hi all. I’m newly diagnosed with NTG and haven’t yet had chance to discuss with ...

dillydream

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Post Trab pressure rise

Hi!I had a trabeculectomy in one eye June 2022. The recovery was hard, but pressure great at 10-11. Today is was 16. Very upset. Dr said it could be just...

Hi!I had a trabeculectomy in one eye June 2022. The recovery was hard, but press...

stephanie1977

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Why different diagnoses of glaucoma?

I've had 2 different diagnoses from 2 different consultants - one said normal-tension open angle glaucoma, the other said normal-tension closed angle glaucoma....

I've had 2 different diagnoses from 2 different consultants - one said normal-te...

Milesofsmiles

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Monopost prescription

I've been directed to use Monopost drops daily but only get given a prescription for 4 weeks supply of drops at a time. I'm puzzled why I'm not being given...

I've been directed to use Monopost drops daily but only get given a prescription...

Milesofsmiles

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Deciding where to go for treatment.

Hello, As our eyes are so precious and as we are in this situation they feel even more precious than ever before Does anyone have any advice for the...

Hello, As our eyes are so precious and as we are in this situation they feel e...

KBIOW

•1 year ago

9 Replies

SLT update

Just to update and report I saw the exceptionally nice and knowlegeable Dr Alaghband yesterday and in the end decided to have SLT. However I was so unsure...

Just to update and report I saw the exceptionally nice and knowlegeable Dr Alagh...

swanlady123

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Shortage

Hi I have seen some comments on here about the shortage of Monopost and wondered if this was still the case for some as I have been told by a few pharmacists...

Hi I have seen some comments on here about the shortage of Monopost and wondered...

Bazzer65

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Lubricants back on prescription again.

Following several weeks of being denied eye lubricants by the GP, the consultant opthalmologist has contacted the surgery to ask them to reinstate the...

Following several weeks of being denied eye lubricants by the GP, the consultant...

muddledme

•1 year ago

4 Replies

How far apart should I take Cosopt?

This is prompted by another post. My consultant prescribed me Cosopt 1 drop x twice daily plus one drop Monopost at night. It seems I should take the Monopost...

This is prompted by another post. My consultant prescribed me Cosopt 1 drop x t...

YoungontheOutside

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Visual field test results

Yesterday (Saturday) the dreaded brown envelope from the DVLA was delivered by our postie - deliveries must have being running late as the letter arrived about...

Yesterday (Saturday) the dreaded brown envelope from the DVLA was delivered by o...

Rescobie

•1 year ago

27 Replies

What is the approval rate for people with glaucoma to get their license back After dvla visual test?

What is the approval rate for people with glaucoma to get their license back Aft...

Christian636

•1 year ago

12 Replies

How do you know of you need a second opinion?

Hello again, I am due to see a consultant tomorrow, people keep saying that I may need a second opinion.How does anyone know what to do in this situation?...

Hello again, I am due to see a consultant tomorrow, people keep saying that I...

KBIOW

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Trabulectomey

I have just been advised by my consultant that surgery is the best option to keep my pressures lower. Although not horrendous they are higher than they would...

I have just been advised by my consultant that surgery is the best option to kee...

LMEMDoooo

•1 year ago

12 Replies

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All posts for April 2023

Problem with antihistamines

Dexamethasone & Chloramphenicol. Do they cause blurred vision?

SLT positive story

Eyeliner effect!

pearlcarr

Eye pressure tests in between appointments

Referral to another hospital

Can Anti histamines affect eye pressure?

Upsetting comments

need advice

Medical Questionnaire

open angle glaucoma and anti-depressants

25-year-old diagnosed with early POAG

DVLA Help

Post cataract op light sensitivity

Preservative free v preservative drops

Goldilocks

Small area of swelling, lower lid

Post Trab pressure rise

Why different diagnoses of glaucoma?

Monopost prescription

Deciding where to go for treatment.

SLT update

Shortage

Lubricants back on prescription again.

How far apart should I take Cosopt?

Visual field test results

What is the approval rate for people with glaucoma to get their license back After dvla visual test?

How do you know of you need a second opinion?

Trabulectomey

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