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Eyelash worry

Hello everyone I was started on Dorzolamide eye drops around 6 weeks ago. I have noticed my eyelashes seem almost stunted, and not as long as they were. Has...

Hello everyone I was started on Dorzolamide eye drops around 6 weeks ago. I ha...

Hev02

•3 months ago

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everything is changing

after over three months of blurred vision after my trabulectomy, I was give 4 new stitches to bring my eye pressure back up a bit. To help this process I...

after over three months of blurred vision after my trabulectomy, I was give 4 ne...

Justinerose

•3 months ago

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Query Taptiqom

Hi. I was diagnosed with Glaucoma a few years ago and have used Monopost since then.I recently changed hospitals and the new consultant has said that I don't...

Hi. I was diagnosed with Glaucoma a few years ago and have used Monopost since t...

Maximi

•3 months ago

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Heated masks after cataract surgery

Is it ok to use a heated mask after cataract surgery? I'm getting on for two months post op. and the ops have successfully lowered my pressures and I'm...

Is it ok to use a heated mask after cataract surgery? I'm getting on for two mon...

Fudgewick

•3 months ago

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Heated Eye Mask

Hi Does anyone know if it's safe to use the heated eye masks if you have 2 Preserflo shunts in your eyes? I've had a go but my vision is now a little blurry...

Hi Does anyone know if it's safe to use the heated eye masks if you have 2 Pres...

Flowergirl24

•3 months ago

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Heated Eye Mask

Hi, is it safe to use a heated eye mask with 2 Preserflo shunts in your eyes? I've notice a change in vision since trying it out so I stopped. My vision is...

Hi, is it safe to use a heated eye mask with 2 Preserflo shunts in your eyes? I'...

Flowergirl24

•3 months ago

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Sugar and Glaucoma

Just saw something online which linked high blood sugar with Glaucoma. Googled it and loads of articles appeared. Why has no one ever mentioned this ? We all...

Just saw something online which linked high blood sugar with Glaucoma. Googled i...

VerdiG

•3 months ago

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Dilating

My eyes where dilated and I have narrow angles 2.6 ? Pressures went up and next day went back see dr and same Pressures so put on eye drops. I went for...

My eyes where dilated and I have narrow angles 2.6 ? Pressures went up and next ...

Bess21

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Using decongestants with Glaucoma

I have NTG and I’m suffering from a chest infection, blocked nose and constantly coughing, I have read somewhere that it is not recommended to use most otc...

I have NTG and I’m suffering from a chest infection, blocked nose and constantl...

KimboDyl

•3 months ago

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Trab surgery

Hello all and Happy healthy New Year, I had Trab surgery in my right eye in 21 check up in July last year revealed the bleb was leaking so must have urgent...

Hello all and Happy healthy New Year, I had Trab surgery in my right eye in 21 ...

floki7

•3 months ago

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New Glaucoma diagnosis

I have just been diagnosed and wanted to know about Ganfort eye drops. read some nasty side effects so was little concerned

I have just been diagnosed and wanted to know about Ganfort eye drops. read som...

tommyscouselad

•3 months ago

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monthly check up

I went for my monthly checkup today since I got my new glasses with a totally different prescription. With my old glasses before this surgery I could see quite...

I went for my monthly checkup today since I got my new glasses with a totally di...

Angel5454

•3 months ago

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Vitamin D reduces eye pressure in glaucoma?

Hi I have been looking into this and the evidence of taking far above the Government guidelines of the vitamin D along with zinc and vit K2 ( to avoid calcium...

Hi I have been looking into this and the evidence of taking far above the Govern...

Karinetta

•3 months ago

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DVLA driving query

I am having trouble getting any info from DVLA re renewing my driving licence. Not sure this is relevant for Health Unlocked but I would appreciate help. I...

I am having trouble getting any info from DVLA re renewing my driving licence. ...

Mimi987

•3 months ago

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I had iridotomy Friday bit no aftercare was given ie can I wash my hair face any replies please

Iridotomy friday due to high pressures after dilation even though got narrow angles

Iridotomy friday due to high pressures after dilation even though got narrow ang...

Bess21

•3 months ago

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roclanda advice

Hello all, I’m looking for some advice for my MIL. She’s been using roclanda in both eyes for a few month now. In the past week or 2 the redness has gotten...

Hello all, I’m looking for some advice for my MIL. She’s been using roclanda in ...

Rowan4

•3 months ago

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steroid eyedrops

I have been on dexa free eyedrops since a presseflo operation in May 2024. I am told it’s because of inflammation. Have other people been on steroid...

I have been on dexa free eyedrops since a presseflo operation in May 2024. I am...

Valy44

•3 months ago

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Sinus pain

Hi I have been having sinus pain on and off for a while. I bought a spray and medication for blocked a nose with phenylephrine hydrochloride in it. I have...

Hi I have been having sinus pain on and off for a while. I bought a spray and me...

doileyqueen

•3 months ago

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Improved IOP

Since April when I experienced a Closed Angle Glaucoma attack from an OTC nasal spray, my eye pressure has gone up and down. I noticed that when I was given...

Since April when I experienced a Closed Angle Glaucoma attack from an OTC nasal ...

Trekfan

•3 months ago

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Private hospital near bath /Bristol

Hello can anyone recommend a private hospital/ eye consultant for glaucoma . I've just had my recent NHS appointment and my VF seems to be getting worse but...

Hello can anyone recommend a private hospital/ eye consultant for glaucoma . I'v...

Helphelp123

•3 months ago

1 Reply

this is so hard

hi guys it’s me again, I’m really really struggling - I just know what to do. I’m so upset I’m driving myself and my family no doubt mad. I have...

hi guys it’s me again, I’m really really struggling - I just know what to do. ...

Hidden

•3 months ago

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Eye appearance change

Hello everyone, I’m new here! A bit about me.. I’m 35 and was diagnosed with glaucoma in both eyes 3 years ago after experiencing rainbow shimmers around...

Hello everyone, I’m new here! A bit about me.. I’m 35 and was diagnosed with ...

Dabs2024

•3 months ago

22 Replies

Pharma advice needed.

I have joined as my wife is in a bit of a pickle. She has open angular glaucoma; as far as we can tell, her pressure is concerning but not yet alarming. She...

I have joined as my wife is in a bit of a pickle. She has open angular glaucoma;...

rileyman

•3 months ago

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happy christmas

I’d like to wish everyone on here a happy Christmas weather you are working through like me or have time off. I hope everyone has a great time and remember we...

I’d like to wish everyone on here a happy Christmas weather you are working thro...

Angel5454

•3 months ago

3 Replies

two eyes or one?

I’ve noticed that most content online regarding laser iridotomy is via America. It seems there they like to only do one eye at a time, where as I’ve been told...

I’ve noticed that most content online regarding laser iridotomy is via America. ...

Hidden

•3 months ago

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Low eye pressure following needling.

Hi. Any help, advice or support would be appreciated please. I had a trabeculectomy in January and had needling done 13 days ago. My pressure dropped to 1 and...

Hi. Any help, advice or support would be appreciated please. I had a trabeculect...

Mitziecat

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Helpline Christmas Closure

Hello everyone, Just a quick message to say the Glaucoma UK helpline will be closing as of 3pm on the 24th December. We will then be closed over the Christmas...

Hello everyone, Just a quick message to say the Glaucoma UK helpline will be cl...

KieranGlaucomaUK

Administrator•3 months ago

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just scared of everything

hi everyone I had my consultant follow up last week ( Monday) was advised to go for laser iridotomy would be put on the emergency list 2-4 weeks Letter...

hi everyone I had my consultant follow up last week ( Monday) was advised to g...

Hidden

•3 months ago

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glaucoma recovery who knew it would be this tricky

I definitely think I’ve had a rough time recovering from from this trab surgery because of my age. When I had a retinal detachment in 2012 I went back to the...

I definitely think I’ve had a rough time recovering from from this trab surgery ...

Angel5454

•3 months ago

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back to square one

I am booked in tomorrow morning to have some stitches re-inserted into my Trabeculectomy bleb. I have had two months of blurred vision due to very low pressure...

I am booked in tomorrow morning to have some stitches re-inserted into my Trabec...

Justinerose

•3 months ago

12 Replies

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All posts for December 2024

Eyelash worry

everything is changing

Query Taptiqom

Heated masks after cataract surgery

Heated Eye Mask

Heated Eye Mask

Sugar and Glaucoma

Dilating

Using decongestants with Glaucoma

Trab surgery

New Glaucoma diagnosis

monthly check up

Vitamin D reduces eye pressure in glaucoma?

DVLA driving query

I had iridotomy Friday bit no aftercare was given ie can I wash my hair face any replies please

roclanda advice

steroid eyedrops

Sinus pain

Improved IOP

Private hospital near bath /Bristol

this is so hard

Eye appearance change

Pharma advice needed.

happy christmas

two eyes or one?

Low eye pressure following needling.

Helpline Christmas Closure

just scared of everything

glaucoma recovery who knew it would be this tricky

back to square one

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