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Why does the clinician what to see me

I was found at a very early stage about 18 months ago. I have been having 6 monthly checkups, and about 6 weeks ago I had a checkup just with the clinician...

I was found at a very early stage about 18 months ago. I have been having 6 mont...

Hello12345q

•5 months ago

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Anyone in/around Colchester?

I’m very settled with a great GP and local eye hospital in Edinburgh, but am contemplating the possibility of moving to Essex - probably Colchester - to be...

I’m very settled with a great GP and local eye hospital in Edinburgh, but am con...

Gyfers

•5 months ago

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Directly perceiving field loss

Sorry if this is a well-known thing(?) but I’ve never read it before. I found that I can “see” the areas of sight loss by doing the following: 1)Fill a...

Sorry if this is a well-known thing(?) but I’ve never read it before. I found th...

KayGeeBee

•5 months ago

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Pupil size

I have noticed my pupil size is sometimes quite large before putting in eye drops - then becomes noticeably smaller afterwards (this seems to be an effect of...

I have noticed my pupil size is sometimes quite large before putting in eye drop...

Neurone

•5 months ago

1 Reply

Night vision

Does anybody else have problems with night time vision I have noticed that I am having trouble seeing at night, more so when I am walking in dimly lit areas...

Does anybody else have problems with night time vision I have noticed that I a...

Crafty-gran

•5 months ago

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Dental work

My dentist does my general examination with my head lower than my body. As I am going to have some dental work which will take some time, should I ask him to...

My dentist does my general examination with my head lower than my body. As I am ...

Fudgewick

•5 months ago

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lower limit for iop

I have normal pressure open angle glaucoma. On diagnosis pressures were around 16 if I remember correctly. Damage seems to continue, I’ve been put on drops,...

I have normal pressure open angle glaucoma. On diagnosis pressures were around 1...

Macavity99

•5 months ago

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sunglasses for glare

I suffer from glaucoma and find sunshine and even bright days a problem due to glare. Could you please advise me the best sunglasses to get.

I suffer from glaucoma and find sunshine and even bright days a problem due to g...

autumnisgold

•6 months ago

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Does the Trab need much aftercare?

I was just wondering how many patients of my age have had the Trab op and are ok now? Being 88 I just feel that I maybe unable to look after myself and eyes...

I was just wondering how many patients of my age have had the Trab op and are ok...

gsensicle

•6 months ago

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Vitamin B research webinar

Yesterday 15.11.23 there was such a very informative Glaucoma UK webinar. For anyone who missed it luckily it will be available on Glaucoma UK' You tube' in...

Yesterday 15.11.23 there was such a very informative Glaucoma UK webinar. For a...

muddledme

•6 months ago

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Interpreting Esterman VF test

Hi I am not required by the DVLA to have the Esterman VF test until Oct 24 but for my own peace of mind I asked my local optician to do this test this...

Hi I am not required by the DVLA to have the Esterman VF test until Oct 24 but ...

Toscaninni

•6 months ago

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Website safety

Hi Tried to access the site just now and got this message below from my virus protection. You need to address this issue. Thanks. Web Protection by...

Hi Tried to access the site just now and got this message below from my virus p...

Toscaninni

•6 months ago

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What comes after a failed slt?

Hi had slt in March I'm also on drops 3 times a day pain in my eyes is unbearable the only thing that works for me is diamox please advise anyone?

Hi had slt in March I'm also on drops 3 times a day pain in my eyes is unbearab...

Daytripper56

•6 months ago

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Preserflo arranged quickly due to high pressure and drop allergy.

Hello. I was diagnosed with Closed angle Glaucoma in my right eye only 2 years ago and since then been on a variety of drops. After severe reactions I am...

Hello. I was diagnosed with Closed angle Glaucoma in my right eye only 2 years ...

bakethat

•6 months ago

7 Replies

Virtual Clinics

Good morning, lovely forum. I just want to moan really … I was diagnosed with Glaucoma just under two years ago and could write pages about how generally...

Good morning, lovely forum. I just want to moan really … I was diagnosed with G...

Olalflel

•6 months ago

15 Replies

Visual field test for DVLA

Had my visual test today for the DVLA I was very surprised to see the difference wearing glasses had on the result At my hospital appointments my there is...

Had my visual test today for the DVLA I was very surprised to see the differen...

Crafty-gran

•6 months ago

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Light at the end of the tunnel

1/20 Diagnosed with Glaucoma 3/20Told DVLA 10/20 DVLA said I should have test but delayed because of Covid 10/21DVLA eye test 12/21 DVLA offered medical...

1/20 Diagnosed with Glaucoma 3/20Told DVLA 10/20 DVLA said I should have test ...

Ken44

•6 months ago

4 Replies

Rainbows in the morning

Hello all, I have my next appointment with the consultant at the hospital on the 28th November. I have been on various eye drops, tablets since my iridotomy…...

Hello all, I have my next appointment with the consultant at the hospital on th...

KBIOW

•6 months ago

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Vitrectomy

Due to a membrane growing across the retina a surgeon has written and suggested that I should be added to the waiting list for a vitrectomy. Although I had an...

Due to a membrane growing across the retina a surgeon has written and suggested ...

muddledme

•6 months ago

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Fluid at back of eye

Hello everyone, I have advanced glaucoma in both eyes only diagnosed six months ago after a very late eye test at the opticians, and use monopost once a day....

Hello everyone, I have advanced glaucoma in both eyes only diagnosed six months ...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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technical qusestion about DVLA eye test

To get a pass or be approved again to drive on the road, how many points must someone get to be accepted by the DVLA

To get a pass or be approved again to drive on the road, how many points must so...

Christian636

•6 months ago

4 Replies

travel pouch

can anyone recommend a travel pouch for my eye drops please? I’m currently on Ganfort. Many thanks

can anyone recommend a travel pouch for my eye drops please? I’m currently on Ga...

Nala2509

•6 months ago

6 Replies

Ptosis

Hello, This post is going to sound really trivial and vain, however I promise I am not at all in the slightest. I am 33 and have recently had double...

Hello, This post is going to sound really trivial and vain, however I promise...

Bec8891

•6 months ago

3 Replies

How to increase scarring after trabeculectomy

My husband (30m) had a trabeculectomy in his left eye in August 2023. It is now November 2023 and the IOP is only up to 7. His vision in that eye has never...

My husband (30m) had a trabeculectomy in his left eye in August 2023. It is now ...

CurioK

•6 months ago

11 Replies

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All posts for November 2023

Why does the clinician what to see me

Anyone in/around Colchester?

Directly perceiving field loss

Pupil size

Night vision

Dental work

lower limit for iop

sunglasses for glare

Does the Trab need much aftercare?

Vitamin B research webinar

Interpreting Esterman VF test

Website safety

What comes after a failed slt?

Preserflo arranged quickly due to high pressure and drop allergy.

Virtual Clinics

Visual field test for DVLA

Light at the end of the tunnel

Rainbows in the morning

Vitrectomy

Fluid at back of eye

technical qusestion about DVLA eye test

travel pouch

Ptosis

How to increase scarring after trabeculectomy

Search posts

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

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