Laser for glaucoma

[Patjo]

Just got my appointment for laser op for glaucoma. Next Wed. So soon! Only 2 weeks since initial diagnosis. HavE appointment with amd doc on Tues too, so a fun week ahead😣

[2468G]

That is very quick Patjo. Excellent. Good to get it over and done with.

The very Best of luck to you and let us know how you go on. Take care. 2568G (uk)

[Patjo in reply to 2468G]

Thanks. Wil do! patjo uk

[fed13]

I had some laser treatment for wet AMD. It doesn't hurt at all. All the very best. xx

[tallyho in reply to fed13]

This is a bit different to laser for AMD. The laswring makes a hole in the iris at the very top of it for extra drainage and this lowers the pressures it works very well for those with high iop or glaucoma.

[tallyho]

I hope it goes well I had an LPI done in both eyes in 2016 it’s working well but still need to take eye drops. I had to go back in the next day just to check the pressures again.

[tallyho in reply to tallyho]

Can I ask what colour are your eyes. The darker they are the thicker the iris muscle is.

[Patjo in reply to tallyho]

My eyes are light brown,sort of amber. Yes I do have injections for amd. Why do you ask?

[tallyho in reply to Patjo]

Hi thanks for your reply. I am assuming (maybe) they won’t inject next Tuesday since your having the LPI on Wednesday ( I could be wrong ) and the colour of your eyes will determine the strength of the laser beam yours won’t be a strong as dark brown eyes. My holes are still patent ( open) after 3 years so working really well I think the way of doing LPI has improved so much over time. I am an expert patient by the way just incase you were wondering which has helped me learn so much about my condition through the help I have given to ophthalmologist. Really hope all goes well for you. You will need dark glasses and will need to take eye drops too. If you can’t take steroid eye drops let them know.

[tallyho]

Do you have injections for AMD?

[Eyeproblems]

Good your appointment came through quickly. Good luck.

[Patjo in reply to Eyeproblems]

Thanks. Thought I'd have a bit longer to get used to the idea, but probably best this way.