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Fixapost

I have a repeat prescription and this morning the pharmacy couldn’t give me these eye drops and suggested I try elsewhere. Five chemists later … a pharmacist...

I have a repeat prescription and this morning the pharmacy couldn’t give me thes...

Olalflel

•1 year ago

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Getting a root canal and crown, having Glaucoma

Hello. I would greatly appreciate anyone's thoughts on getting dental work done (in my case, a root canal and a crown), having Glaucoma. I have checked...

Hello. I would greatly appreciate anyone's thoughts on getting dental work done...

FlavianEyes

•1 year ago

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C1 license re-in statement

I had my C1 entitlement removed when I was issued a 3 yr licence, how do I go about getting it back ? Anyone had this problem ? I only require it back to...

I had my C1 entitlement removed when I was issued a 3 yr licence, how do I go ab...

Chippiedog

•1 year ago

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permanent Starbrusts and more glare a month after eye dilation.

I got my eyes dilated a month ago , since that i had starbruts even in daytime as reflections on any surface , more glare and streaks coming from light while...

I got my eyes dilated a month ago , since that i had starbruts even in daytime a...

AliMm7

•1 year ago

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Autumn Webinars

Yesterday evening I was so pleased to hear the first webinar from Glaucoma UK for the autumn. It was a Q&A session. "What do you want to know about...

Yesterday evening I was so pleased to hear the first webinar from Glaucoma UK fo...

muddledme

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Simbrinza eye drops

I have been prescribed Simbrinza eye drops as a new method of treatment to bring my eye pressures down. My eye pressures are 23 and 20. These new drops are...

I have been prescribed Simbrinza eye drops as a new method of treatment to brin...

Bill_Evans

•1 year ago

6 Replies

sunisgod

hi I have just been diagnosed with glaucoma but my eye pressures are normal although I have all the other symptoms. Been prescribed eye drops but reading about...

hi I have just been diagnosed with glaucoma but my eye pressures are normal alth...

Sunisgod

•1 year ago

5 Replies

I receive call from dvla

After submitting the result and write dvla,i received a call asking me to apply again. what is the implication of this?could it be a good news

After submitting the result and write dvla,i received a call asking me to apply ...

Christian636

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Acetazolamide 250mg

has anyone had difficulty getting Acetazolamide slow release 250mg? It used to be Diamox, now just the generic one available. I am prescribed it as I cannot...

has anyone had difficulty getting Acetazolamide slow release 250mg? It used to ...

Islandhome

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Telephone number given by Specsavers HQ in order to ring the DVLA direct - as the difficulties with the Visual Field Tests need reporting.

0345 4501828 We need to ensure each Branch is following the correct criteria for the Test and when contacting branches direct find they are unable to confirm...

0345 4501828 We need to ensure each Branch is following the correct criteria fo...

Safehaven23

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Primary open angle glaucoma: Depth Perception

Hi everyone New to Glaucoma UK as starting to research my condition more. I recently came across this article...

Hi everyone New to Glaucoma UK as starting to research my condition more. I r...

Jazz251

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Hair growth..strange

I have noticed I have dark hair on my upper cheek bones..I'm guessing the eye drops have caused it. Any one else?

I have noticed I have dark hair on my upper cheek bones..I'm guessing the eye dr...

GardeningDorset123

•1 year ago

15 Replies

eye pressure testing

hi does anyone have same problem as my self having my Glucoma eye pressure check. Done by my eye consultant I find it hard to keep my eye open wide to get a...

hi does anyone have same problem as my self having my Glucoma eye pressure check...

CATWOMEN12

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Such sore eyes with Lumigan

Five days ago, my consultant has switched me to Lumigan preservative free single use eyedrops to apply at night. My eyes have been so sore since the...

Five days ago, my consultant has switched me to Lumigan preservative free sin...

YoungontheOutside

•1 year ago

9 Replies

https://heycar.co.uk/guides/dvla-medical-licence-guide

Information via the link above re the delays etc....at the end of last year!

Safehaven23

•1 year ago

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Pressure testing

Does anyone find that the air puff pressure testing method is not as accurate as when the Goldman tonometer is used? In that case, what have been the...

Does anyone find that the air puff pressure testing method is not as accurate as...

PBX142

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Which DVLA test machine recommended most?

Urgent Query - People seem to have different results via different tests - which would be recommended for best result - the Zeiss or the Humphrey?

Urgent Query - People seem to have different results via different tests - which...

Safehaven23

•1 year ago

3 Replies

ninny74

I have closed angle Glaucoma and use Monopost eye drops every evening which keeps my pressures around 20. I have had a laser Iridotomy. Just lately I have...

I have closed angle Glaucoma and use Monopost eye drops every evening which keep...

ninny74

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Glaucoma & Tinnitus

I would like to say how pleased I am to have joined this Group. I thank you all for your responses regarding my question about swimming (with Glaucoma). I...

I would like to say how pleased I am to have joined this Group. I thank you all...

FlavianEyes

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Swimming with Glaucoma

Hi. What are your experiences with swimming in the sea, or pool? Is it ok to do so?

Hi. What are your experiences with swimming in the sea, or pool? Is it ok to d...

FlavianEyes

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Fixapost

We are having difficulty getting prescribed Fixapost drops in Oxford . Does anyone know if there is a nationwide supply problem , or have any advice?

We are having difficulty getting prescribed Fixapost drops in Oxford . Does anyo...

ChrisDrop

•1 year ago

7 Replies

6 months post micro shunt

Hello, I am 6/7 months post micro shunt in both eyes. I am due to go back this month but the past few weeks I have had a like a dull ache, almost throb at...

Hello, I am 6/7 months post micro shunt in both eyes. I am due to go back this...

Bec8891

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Bad flu

just wondering if it’s ok to blow your nose after a trab ( I’ve had one in each eye) I’ve got a nasty flu been needing to blow my nose a lot . Just wondering...

just wondering if it’s ok to blow your nose after a trab ( I’ve had one in each ...

pinks223

•1 year ago

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intepretation of Dvla result.

Does anyone here understand how Dvla interprets their result?i was told that my disqualification was due to a false negative, How many false negatives and...

Does anyone here understand how Dvla interprets their result?i was told that my ...

Christian636

•1 year ago

11 Replies

nanodropper?

Has anyone heard of a nanodropper? I have been prescribed Vyzulta but my insurance doesn’t cover it, and it’s US$280 for a 30-day bottle. It’s supposed to...

Has anyone heard of a nanodropper? I have been prescribed Vyzulta but my insuran...

Koimama

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Slightly low(below60) Diastolic Blood Pressure

Does anyone have a slightly lower diastolic blood pressure ( mine is sometimes 58,59) whilst taking Brinzolamide and Bimatoprost? On two occasions I have felt...

Does anyone have a slightly lower diastolic blood pressure ( mine is sometimes 5...

Bill_Evans

•1 year ago

1 Reply

confused

Hi can anyone tell me if you put your drops in as normal on day of preserflo op?Thank you in advance x

Hi can anyone tell me if you put your drops in as normal on day of preserflo op?...

callie77

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Monopost Eye Drops

Hi, does anyone know of an alternative eye drop to monopost. I have been prescribed this to take in each eye once a day at night but after 2 weeks am finding...

Hi, does anyone know of an alternative eye drop to monopost. I have been prescri...

Barry240

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Eyelashes and prostaglandin analogs

Hiya! I have lovely long lashes from prostaglandin Trufprost drops in one eye BUT there are some random lashes growing right in the inner corner and two of...

Hiya! I have lovely long lashes from prostaglandin Trufprost drops in one eye B...

stephanie1977

•1 year ago

5 Replies

NHS Stent Treatment

Hi all, At the beginning of August I had the trabeculoplasty treatment. Unfortunately that never worked and my pressure is still really high they are...

Hi all, At the beginning of August I had the trabeculoplasty treatment. U...

Arif_123

•1 year ago

4 Replies

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All posts for September 2023

Fixapost

Getting a root canal and crown, having Glaucoma

C1 license re-in statement

permanent Starbrusts and more glare a month after eye dilation.

Autumn Webinars

Simbrinza eye drops

sunisgod

I receive call from dvla

Acetazolamide 250mg

Telephone number given by Specsavers HQ in order to ring the DVLA direct - as the difficulties with the Visual Field Tests need reporting.

Primary open angle glaucoma: Depth Perception

Hair growth..strange

eye pressure testing

Such sore eyes with Lumigan

https://heycar.co.uk/guides/dvla-medical-licence-guide

Pressure testing

Which DVLA test machine recommended most?

ninny74

Glaucoma & Tinnitus

Swimming with Glaucoma

Fixapost

6 months post micro shunt

Bad flu

intepretation of Dvla result.

nanodropper?

Slightly low(below60) Diastolic Blood Pressure

confused

Monopost Eye Drops

Eyelashes and prostaglandin analogs

NHS Stent Treatment

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