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Pressaflo operation

I am due to have this operation and I am wondering if anyone would like to share their experiences,if they have had the operation, or if anyone is due to have...

I am due to have this operation and I am wondering if anyone would like to share...

broboy

•4 months ago

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Swimming ( 30 minutes plus per session) head under water style after trabeculectomy.

I’m due to have a trabeculectomy in a few weeks. As a keen ( mainly open water) swimmer I have been told that I can’t swim for several weeks after the surgery....

I’m due to have a trabeculectomy in a few weeks. As a keen ( mainly open water) ...

Cyclingalong

•4 months ago

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a wee complaint…

After being told that the ‘hardest part was over’, I am now entering week 8 of my blurred vision. This was always my stronger eye and although I can still do...

After being told that the ‘hardest part was over’, I am now entering week 8 of m...

Justinerose

•4 months ago

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Wedge pillows

Hi, I have glaucoma and I've heard that using a wedge pillow whilst sleeping can help to keep eye pressure a bit lower than just by sleeping on a normal...

Hi, I have glaucoma and I've heard that using a wedge pillow whilst sleeping can...

bluemondaytoday

•4 months ago

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Werk 10 check up

I went for my 10 week check up and my presure has stayed at below 10 which is where the doctor wants it to be. im now not back in for a month. Does anyone...

I went for my 10 week check up and my presure has stayed at below 10 which is wh...

Angel5454

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Cosopt - overdosing

Hi All, This might be a dumb question but it’s something I am worried about and I hope some can guide me. I am on Cosopt Preservative Free drops which come...

Hi All, This might be a dumb question but it’s something I am worried about an...

Thyromania

•4 months ago

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New licence, following Glaucoma DVLA visual field test.

I would just like to give my experience of my recent Specsavers DVLA visual field test, and the chart test. I will be 70 next month, and have advanced...

I would just like to give my experience of my recent Specsavers DVLA visual fie...

bathrugby

•4 months ago

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Hospital appointment

Have been attending our local eye clinic for over 2 years, 6monthly appointment last saw consultant in early June and was sent for visual field test. The...

Have been attending our local eye clinic for over 2 years, 6monthly appointment...

LabradooleLover

•4 months ago

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Nutravision supplement

I saw this advertised and wondered if anyone had been using it? The reviews are very positive.

I saw this advertised and wondered if anyone had been using it? The reviews are...

Cocomolyneux

•4 months ago

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Esterman Test - will this pass?

My husband has resat the Esterman test and is hoping to resubmit to the DVLA. His consultant has suggested he reapply and the optician performing the test...

My husband has resat the Esterman test and is hoping to resubmit to the DVLA. Hi...

Pink_eagle

•4 months ago

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Eye watering

yesterday after i put my eye drops in my eye got really sore. By the time i got home the pain was really horrible then it would just water so bad i couldnt see...

yesterday after i put my eye drops in my eye got really sore. By the time i got ...

Angel5454

•4 months ago

4 Replies

Increasing blood pressure and Glaucoma

Hello. I have glaucoma in both eyes and have had several surgeries, next one due next week to remove scar tissue and revision of trabeculectomy bleb. I take...

Hello. I have glaucoma in both eyes and have had several surgeries, next one ...

Mitziecat

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Small haemorrhage by optic nerve

I recently went to my opticians for an eye health check because I’d been having pain and occasional white fogginess in my right eye. I have NTG in both. The...

I recently went to my opticians for an eye health check because I’d been having ...

Maisie79

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Normal tension glaucoma

Hello, I have advanced normal tension glaucoma and despite various interventions eye pressures remain normal which is higher than my consultant would like so...

Hello, I have advanced normal tension glaucoma and despite various interventions...

YogaLover

•4 months ago

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Buscopan (Hyoscine butylbromide)

Thank goodness that the clinical guidance on use of Buscopan seems to have been updated. I had a colonoscopy a couple of years ago and it was one of the most...

Thank goodness that the clinical guidance on use of Buscopan seems to have been ...

KitMcG

•4 months ago

4 Replies

Bitamtoprost

I have two eye medications of Bimatoprost prescribed (in addition to Dorzolamide/Timolol). Left eye is Bimatoprost 300 mg/0.4ml preservative free and right eye...

I have two eye medications of Bimatoprost prescribed (in addition to Dorzolamide...

24Arbutus

•4 months ago

2 Replies

Antihistamine

I wasn’t aware until I collected my meds from the Pharmacy, that you shouldn’t take any Antihistamine tablets such as in Sleep Aids which are widely available,...

I wasn’t aware until I collected my meds from the Pharmacy, that you shouldn’t t...

Cuzz

•4 months ago

10 Replies

glaucoma and Alzheimer’s

hi. I’ve read reports that there’s a link and people with glaucoma can develop Alzheimer’s. I’ve had glaucoma for 10 years and I’m 41. Anyone else still got...

hi. I’ve read reports that there’s a link and people with glaucoma can develop A...

Blindbeggar83

•4 months ago

15 Replies

Visual field test

I was asked to reapply for my driving license with a private Dvla form and bring proof of visual field test from a private optician .I have done the test and...

I was asked to reapply for my driving license with a private Dvla form and bring...

amenze

•4 months ago

4 Replies

UBM scan

hi everyone Have a scan tomorrow to look at the structural anatomy of my eye, has anyone been through this? I’ve been told that the results will be sent...

hi everyone Have a scan tomorrow to look at the structural anatomy of my eye, ...

Hidden

•4 months ago

7 Replies

eye drops following cataract and I stent

following cataract and I stent surgery 2weeks ago ,I have been using 1 ohial of eye drops per eye. Previously told that 1phial would do for both eyes I...

following cataract and I stent surgery 2weeks ago ,I have been using 1 ohial of...

Crafty-gran

•4 months ago

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Had successful iridotomies but pressure is still high. Forgot to ask the specialist what causes this. Can anyone help!

Hello, I was diagnosed with narrow angles and had laser irodotomy done on them in Jan ‘23. Fortunately it was picked up at an opticians appointment and I...

Hello, I was diagnosed with narrow angles and had laser irodotomy done on them...

Dobergirl

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Anyone else have Episcleritis and Glaucoma?

I have steroid induced open angle glaucoma diagnosed in June this year. I have had an autoimmune condition called Relapsing Polychondritis for 20 years and...

I have steroid induced open angle glaucoma diagnosed in June this year. I have h...

destiny234

•4 months ago

2 Replies

Contact lenses and DVLA field vision test

Hello, I have lost some vision due to ischemic optic neuropathy and have informed the DVLA. My optician recommends wearing my contact lenses for the Field...

Hello, I have lost some vision due to ischemic optic neuropathy and have inform...

HedgeHogHome

•4 months ago

9 Replies

low eye pressure

my trab was in September ( day before my birthday actually). Spent the next month uneventfully until 4Weeks ago when the last two stitches were removed. Since...

my trab was in September ( day before my birthday actually). Spent the next mont...

Justinerose

•4 months ago

10 Replies

Mixed mechanism glaucoma

What is mixed mechanism glaucoma? Thanks

Fredeye

•4 months ago

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Conchita_GlaucomaUK

•4 months ago

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mixed presentation

hi has anyone else been diagnosed with 2 narrow angles in each eye, but yet the other two angles in my eyes are draining normally? I’m so distressed - I...

hi has anyone else been diagnosed with 2 narrow angles in each eye, but yet th...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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Gardening

I have moderate to advanced NT glaucoma and have heard that gardening to be stopped as the head is downward. Has anybody else had this advice, it does sound...

I have moderate to advanced NT glaucoma and have heard that gardening to be stop...

Moana64

•4 months ago

13 Replies

First workout

Did my first workout after my op this morning. Im only allowed to do cardio on a bike for now and hopefully in a months time i can back to some strength...

Did my first workout after my op this morning. Im only allowed to do cardio on a...

Angel5454

•4 months ago

8 Replies

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All posts for November 2024

Pressaflo operation

Swimming ( 30 minutes plus per session) head under water style after trabeculectomy.

a wee complaint…

Wedge pillows

Werk 10 check up

Cosopt - overdosing

New licence, following Glaucoma DVLA visual field test.

Hospital appointment

Nutravision supplement

Esterman Test - will this pass?

Eye watering

Increasing blood pressure and Glaucoma

Small haemorrhage by optic nerve

Normal tension glaucoma

Buscopan (Hyoscine butylbromide)

Bitamtoprost

Antihistamine

glaucoma and Alzheimer’s

Visual field test

UBM scan

eye drops following cataract and I stent

Had successful iridotomies but pressure is still high. Forgot to ask the specialist what causes this. Can anyone help!

Anyone else have Episcleritis and Glaucoma?

Contact lenses and DVLA field vision test

low eye pressure

Mixed mechanism glaucoma

Facing glaucoma surgery? Hear patient and surgeon perspectives in our next Digital Glaucoma Support Group

mixed presentation

Gardening

First workout

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