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DVLA: taking the doubt out of notifying them?

Having read countless posts from individuals receiving a glaucoma diagnosis and not knowing whether they need to inform DVLA, I have wondered why Consultants...

Having read countless posts from individuals receiving a glaucoma diagnosis and ...

Beecalmed

•3 months ago

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DVLA question

Hi, I am confused about whether I need to tell the DVLA I have glaucoma. My optician referred me to an ophthalmologist after an issue with the visual field...

Hi, I am confused about whether I need to tell the DVLA I have glaucoma. My op...

Cocomolyneux

•3 months ago

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new NTG diagnosis

I’ve just been diagnosed with bilateral NTG. I think I was in shock in the consultation room, I couldn’t ask or even think of many useful questions. I have...

I’ve just been diagnosed with bilateral NTG. I think I was in shock in the consu...

Maisie79

•3 months ago

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My Dad

Hi all. Im looking for some advice please because im really struggling with my parents and im unsure where else to turn. My dad was diagnosed with Glaucoma a...

Hi all. Im looking for some advice please because im really struggling with my p...

hazza1982

•3 months ago

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Cataract surgery for eye pressure.

Hello everyone,well after 9 months of waiting I am finally getting cataract surgery on 13 Feb to lower my eye pressure.l would like to know by how much it can...

Hello everyone,well after 9 months of waiting I am finally getting cataract surg...

Lizzyanne567

•3 months ago

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Field test apparently limited to central vision

After a recent visit to the eye clinic for glaucoma monitoring, I did the usual acuity and field test. A short time afterwards, I got called back for another...

After a recent visit to the eye clinic for glaucoma monitoring, I did the usual ...

tcpace

•3 months ago

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operation

I have been told today that I am going to have to have an operation to try and halt the sight loss in my left eye😩it also involves removing my lens to avoid...

I have been told today that I am going to have to have an operation to try and h...

Bazzer65

•3 months ago

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Esterman dvla test

HiI have recently done the esterman test at Specsavers. I was expecting it to be similar to the standard visual field test but with both eyes open. However I...

HiI have recently done the esterman test at Specsavers. I was expecting it to be...

Baronscourt

•3 months ago

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Saline nasal rinse and glaucoma

I suffer with allergies and used to use steroid nasal spray. Now I have glaucoma I now know that these sprays are bad news! I've been looking into saline nasal...

I suffer with allergies and used to use steroid nasal spray. Now I have glaucoma...

Bonniecat7

•3 months ago

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Failed Trabeculectomy

Hi!I have a failed trabeculectomy. 😢 Operated June 2022 with pressure of 16. Too high so 2 stitches were taken out and then pressure dropped to 2 and wouldn't...

Hi!I have a failed trabeculectomy. 😢 Operated June 2022 with pressure of 16. To...

stephanie1977

•3 months ago

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I use tiopex eye drops but only in 1 eye. There's always some drops left in the tube. Can I use the same tube for the following day?

Suspected glaucoma for a year.

Anx-eye-ty

•3 months ago

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Post trabeculectomy tips

Hi everyone, I'm having my Trab on Friday (somewhat reluctantly) and looking for hints and tips for surviving the post op weeks. How long did it take for you...

Hi everyone, I'm having my Trab on Friday (somewhat reluctantly) and looking fo...

gardenimp

•3 months ago

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individual eye drop units

At last I have read the patient information leaflet properly ! It seems counterintuitive but the Thealoz Duo UD and especially the Thealoz Duo Gel are so...

At last I have read the patient information leaflet properly ! It seems counte...

muddledme

•3 months ago

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Never give up .

Hi all I just want to say what a brilliant site this is and seeing all the different posts with information and experiences people have had is really helpful....

Hi all I just want to say what a brilliant site this is and seeing all the diffe...

LondonStadium

•3 months ago

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Antidepressants

hello I am on antidepressants for a number of years i Have Glaucoma since 1983 I went on the website. It started that it is have risk I phoned the Eye...

hello I am on antidepressants for a number of years i Have Glaucoma since 198...

Bellamolly60

•3 months ago

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Recent diagnosis - Low Tension Glaucoma.

Thought it would be useful to others to record my Glaucoma journey which is just starting. Age 61 Grandfather had Glaucoma (I'm very much like him......

Thought it would be useful to others to record my Glaucoma journey which is just...

Sapeur87

•3 months ago

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Dvla test

After posting on here a couple of weeks back re Dvla sight test. Thought I would update in the hope that it may help others who are waiting. I had my test...

After posting on here a couple of weeks back re Dvla sight test. Thought I would...

Lucky200

•3 months ago

1 Reply

SLT after a cataract op

Hi all looking to determine if anyone has gone through an SLT after a cataract surgery. Key question is whether the laser can operate through an artificial...

Hi all looking to determine if anyone has gone through an SLT after a cataract ...

Sightbeyondsight

•3 months ago

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Trabeculectomy

(1) On 17th February 2017 I had an operation on my left eye for a cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation and aqvesys, also known as xen. The...

(1) On 17th February 2017 I had an operation on my left eye for a cataract extra...

Julunder

•3 months ago

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Glocoma check now in 12 months time.

Hi everyone for the last 2 years I hav been attending a clinic every 6 months for tests for suspected glaucoma. Now I received a letter say my next appointment...

Hi everyone for the last 2 years I hav been attending a clinic every 6 months fo...

Greenleafs

•3 months ago

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crusty eyes

have been on saflutan eye drops for 3 months Using them one drop each eye in the evening I have been waking up with crusty eyes in the morning Is this a...

have been on saflutan eye drops for 3 months Using them one drop each eye in th...

Crafty-gran

•4 months ago

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SuzyQ

I have just had a DVLA visual field test & I asked for a copy( had 3 tests ) I don’t think I’ve done very well. I scored 94 & missed 26 does anyone know how...

I have just had a DVLA visual field test & I asked for a copy( had 3 tests ) I d...

Dachs2016

•4 months ago

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DVLA eye test result

Two days ago I posted about waiting for my result of my eye test and was anxious it would drag on. On the 13th December I went to see my consultant, I made it...

Two days ago I posted about waiting for my result of my eye test and was anxious...

Ibstockblue

•4 months ago

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Demodex Blepharitis treatments?

Hello, all. Glaucoma diagnosed late 2019. Initially drops tolerated ok think Latanoprost plus other.After a while developed bad red eyes, itching. Tried...

Hello, all. Glaucoma diagnosed late 2019. Initially drops tolerated ok think La...

TVTech

•4 months ago

17 Replies

DVLA Eye Test waiting results

I went for my DVLA eye test on the 21st Dec, I am now waiting for the results. Has anybody contacted the DVLA and chased its progress. Thanks

I went for my DVLA eye test on the 21st Dec, I am now waiting for the results. H...

Ibstockblue

•4 months ago

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Exercising with weights

Hi, I know it’s advised not to do weight lifting with glaucoma, but I use 1 - 2kg weights just generally in my workouts or resistance exercises and wondered if...

Hi, I know it’s advised not to do weight lifting with glaucoma, but I use 1 - 2k...

Spanieldoglover

•4 months ago

8 Replies

Glaucoma and Cataracts

Looking forward to the zoom session on Monday night on Glaucoma and cataracts at 6.30. I wonder a) how soon you can get new glasses and b) how soon you can...

Looking forward to the zoom session on Monday night on Glaucoma and cataracts a...

Marg75

•4 months ago

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small eyey

I don’t look like my eyes are normal size but the consultant says they are small, not deep and short ??? Says cataract op would be difficult when the time...

I don’t look like my eyes are normal size but the consultant says they are small...

Sufitzy

•4 months ago

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Long & short haul flying - thank you

Thank you everyone who posted a reply to my query about flying long or short hauls when diagnosed with high eye pressures.

Thank you everyone who posted a reply to my query about flying long or short hau...

Moonflower68

•4 months ago

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Pamela

Hi I have been on 3 lots of drops for 20 years one of which is Dorzolamise. I didn't know of any link to kidney problems but guessing I am ok.

Hi I have been on 3 lots of drops for 20 years one of which is Dorzolamise. I ...

Susiepamela

•4 months ago

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Posts - Glaucoma UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2024

DVLA: taking the doubt out of notifying them?

DVLA question

new NTG diagnosis

My Dad

Cataract surgery for eye pressure.

Field test apparently limited to central vision

operation

Esterman dvla test

Saline nasal rinse and glaucoma

Failed Trabeculectomy

I use tiopex eye drops but only in 1 eye. There's always some drops left in the tube. Can I use the same tube for the following day?

Post trabeculectomy tips

individual eye drop units

Never give up .

Antidepressants

Recent diagnosis - Low Tension Glaucoma.

Dvla test

SLT after a cataract op

Trabeculectomy

Glocoma check now in 12 months time.

crusty eyes

SuzyQ

DVLA eye test result

Demodex Blepharitis treatments?

DVLA Eye Test waiting results

Exercising with weights

Glaucoma and Cataracts

small eyey

Long & short haul flying - thank you

Pamela

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