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I've had glaucoma for about 12 years,several operations etc.My problem is that I'm told that I need a review in 4 months for instance,no appointment is forth...

I've had glaucoma for about 12 years,several operations etc.My problem is that I...

Gardenlady321

•6 months ago

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Post deep sclerectomy surgery recovery - severe fogginess causing severe worry and depression

(Posting on behalf of my dad) My dad, who is 80, had a deep sclerectomy on his right eye on 13 May. His left eye is already damaged and the right eye has...

(Posting on behalf of my dad) My dad, who is 80, had a deep sclerectomy on h...

westvw75

•6 months ago

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Ischemic optic neuropathy?

Good Morning, I have ocular hypertension which is under control but 5 weeks ago experienced some loss of vision. Eye Hospital A and E tentively suggester...

Good Morning, I have ocular hypertension which is under control but 5 weeks ago...

HedgeHogHome

•6 months ago

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Dark shadows from glaucoma eye drops

Hi I was diagnosed almost 3 yrs ago and simply handed a leaflet and a prescription. I now have to use them 3 times a day as the pressure has worsened.The dark...

Hi I was diagnosed almost 3 yrs ago and simply handed a leaflet and a prescripti...

doileyqueen

•6 months ago

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32 year old diagnosed with Glaucoma yesterday

Hi all - it’s been a hellish year in and out of hospital with my eye but I was finally diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma yesterday and receive my drops on...

Hi all - it’s been a hellish year in and out of hospital with my eye but I was f...

Glaugal

•6 months ago

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Dry Eye Webinar

Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know about our next Digital Glaucoma Support Group - this session will be discussing Dry Eye. This is a topic that is...

Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know about our next Digital Glaucoma S...

Robyn_GlaucomaUK

Administrator•6 months ago

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'glasses/lenses' for driving at night

Hello everyone a it of background. Just over a year ago I was diagnosed with closed angles in my right eye and mild cataracts in both eyes I had an...

Hello everyone a it of background. Just over a year ago I was diagnosed with ...

Seahorse0

•6 months ago

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Post-op FAQs

Hello Glaucoma UK community, I am currently in the process of creating a page on our website for the most commonly asked questions with regards to glaucoma...

Hello Glaucoma UK community, I am currently in the process of creating a page o...

KieranGlaucomaUK

Administrator•6 months ago

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bleb needling procedure recovery time

Hi, I had a Trabeculectomy just shy of 2 years ago which has been stable however I’ve now got a build up of scar tissue which has caused the pressure to spike....

Hi, I had a Trabeculectomy just shy of 2 years ago which has been stable however...

Eyehelp5

•6 months ago

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Info needed please

Hi Has anyone got any information on low blood pressure/nocturnal hypertension linked with optic nerve loss and glaucoma as I have been reading that this...

Hi Has anyone got any information on low blood pressure/nocturnal hypertension ...

Bazzer65

•6 months ago

7 Replies

eye medication

hi there what is the difference between Tiopex and Cosopt can you use them together Thank you

hi there what is the difference between Tiopex and Cosopt can you use them toget...

Bellamolly60

•6 months ago

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Advice on Cataract surgery / narrow angle

Hi all, First I must apologise, I am new to Glaucoma and looking to get some guidance from ideally someone who may have had a similar experience. I am a 44...

Hi all, First I must apologise, I am new to Glaucoma and looking to get some g...

Martyn321

•6 months ago

26 Replies

dvla test

hi , I’m new on here. I’m completely stressing about my test at Specsavers yesterday. I’m having to renew my licence at 70 which is crucial as I run a...

hi , I’m new on here. I’m completely stressing about my test at Specsavers yest...

Ironer

•6 months ago

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How many drops in a bottle?

My glaucoma prescription is 1 drop each eye 2 times a day of Simbrinza. My question is how many days should a bottle last ? My prescription is for a 5ml...

My glaucoma prescription is 1 drop each eye 2 times a day of Simbrinza. My ques...

meandpd

•6 months ago

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Uvetis and Glaucoma and detached retinas

Hi, wondering what treatment people are having if they have uveitis and secondary glaucoma as result of this? I'm asthmatic so only one type of drop is...

Hi, wondering what treatment people are having if they have uveitis and secondar...

Wholeofthe

•6 months ago

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stent and cataract removal

Has anyone had a stent fitted at the same time as the removal of a cataract? How did it go? Would you recommend having both done at the same time?

Has anyone had a stent fitted at the same time as the removal of a cataract? How...

Bill_Evans

•6 months ago

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sunken eyes

I have recently been diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma in my right eye. Prescribed lumigan eye drops which are doing a great job in reducing the pressure....

I have recently been diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma in my right eye. Prescr...

Sully59

•6 months ago

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DVLA Esterman test

I am 73 and as my licence was coming up for renewal I received a letter from the DVLA to apply for a new one. In the letter it stated that I could simply...

I am 73 and as my licence was coming up for renewal I received a letter from the...

monks100

•6 months ago

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Driving Licence revoked

my drivers license was revoked my DVLA for failing there fields test due to Glaucoma is there any surgical procedure to improve my condition

my drivers license was revoked my DVLA for failing there fields test due to Glau...

2712

•6 months ago

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Post Preserflo implant

I recently had a Preserflo implant and have been applying the steroid and antibiotic drops. Is it okay to use dry eye drops as well? The eye is itchy and it...

I recently had a Preserflo implant and have been applying the steroid and antibi...

hirsey12

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Thealoz Duo Gel availability

Just to say that after several months of unavailability on the NHS this excellent eye lubricant is now back at my pharmacy (in Somerset) Luckily I have been...

Just to say that after several months of unavailability on the NHS this excellen...

muddledme

•6 months ago

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Normal pressure glaucoma -having a rant

I’ve just recently been diagnosed with normal pressure glaucoma. I’ve always been very short sighted so Ive always had regular eye checks from a contact lens...

I’ve just recently been diagnosed with normal pressure glaucoma. I’ve always b...

WaitandSee

•6 months ago

24 Replies

Narrow lens laser treatment

Hello All. About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with glaucoma and prescribed Latanaprost. A month ago, I was told I had narrow lens glaucoma and was given laser...

Hello All. About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with glaucoma and prescribed Latan...

Fredeye

•6 months ago

6 Replies

Posterior vitreous detachment

I had an unexpected issue in the last few days which started with large black flashes then the following day black ‘squiggles’ - went to Eye AandE and they...

I had an unexpected issue in the last few days which started with large black fl...

Gillian36

•6 months ago

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SLT is an option?

Hi all, I have been diagnosed 'Ocular Hypertension' (27/23). I have started Latanoprost but quickly started quite bad reaction ( shortness of breath,...

Hi all, I have been diagnosed 'Ocular Hypertension' (27/23). I have started Lat...

morgan54

•7 months ago

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Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatments?

Hi. I am looking for people who have or have had RVO (retinal vein occlusion) and have had Ozurdex injections to treat this issue. I'm working with a pharma...

Hi. I am looking for people who have or have had RVO (retinal vein occlusion) a...

BluePE

•7 months ago

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Monopost and hayfever medication

Hi - I am using Monopost for high IOP. I have narrow angles but no Glaucoma. I used to use Piriton for hayfever but have read that it is not good to take...

Hi - I am using Monopost for high IOP. I have narrow angles but no Glaucoma. I...

KatetheGreat1

•7 months ago

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Strenuous Activity & Glaucoma Progression

Hi. We've been closely studying my NTG with OCT for many years and found some surprising results regarding the connection between strenuous physical activity...

Hi. We've been closely studying my NTG with OCT for many years and found some s...

watiop_dan

•7 months ago

25 Replies

Trabeculectomy tips?

Hi I was diagnosed two or three years ago just prior to my 50th birthday. Drops have been ok but left eye seems to be deteriorating quite rapidly. I am having...

Hi I was diagnosed two or three years ago just prior to my 50th birthday. Drops...

RobMitchell

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Glaucoma dvla test

Hi, just have been getting treatment for pigment dispersion glaucoma for 6 year. I've had full field of vision. I've had one lot of bilateral selective laser...

Hi, just have been getting treatment for pigment dispersion glaucoma for 6 year....

WillyC75

•7 months ago

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All posts for May 2024

Glaucoma

Post deep sclerectomy surgery recovery - severe fogginess causing severe worry and depression

Ischemic optic neuropathy?

Dark shadows from glaucoma eye drops

32 year old diagnosed with Glaucoma yesterday

Dry Eye Webinar

'glasses/lenses' for driving at night

Post-op FAQs

bleb needling procedure recovery time

Info needed please

eye medication

Advice on Cataract surgery / narrow angle

dvla test

How many drops in a bottle?

Uvetis and Glaucoma and detached retinas

stent and cataract removal

sunken eyes

DVLA Esterman test

Driving Licence revoked

Post Preserflo implant

Thealoz Duo Gel availability

Normal pressure glaucoma -having a rant

Narrow lens laser treatment

Posterior vitreous detachment

SLT is an option?

Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatments?

Monopost and hayfever medication

Strenuous Activity & Glaucoma Progression

Trabeculectomy tips?

Glaucoma dvla test

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