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Eyelea injections

I have been receiving eyelea injections since the end of December 2017 they have always been given to me by the technician that administers injections the only...

I have been receiving eyelea injections since the end of December 2017 they have...

•6 years ago

Bletheritis

Does anyone else suffer with bletheritis? This causes flaking eyelids which often cause infections. I am using various eye wipes as recommended but after last...

Does anyone else suffer with bletheritis? This causes flaking eyelids which ofte...

•6 years ago

Diagnosed with Wet Macular Degeneration 6 moths after cataract op

My optician found my right eye had high pressure and I was referred to a NHS community clinic for treatment .The advised replacement IOL in both eyes ( called...

My optician found my right eye had high pressure and I was referred to a NHS com...

•6 years ago

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Reply to Allan

I tried to reply to Allan, but I just got a box saying there was some issues with my reply. I hadn't even started! All I wanted to say is if ever your...

I tried to reply to Allan, but I just got a box saying there was some issues wit...

•6 years ago

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Eye injections for Macular Oedema

Hello everybody, I am new on here so not sure if I am doing this right! I have been told I have macular oedema in my left on. I do have type 2 diabetes, which...

Hello everybody, I am new on here so not sure if I am doing this right! I have b...

•6 years ago

Eye injections for Retina Vein Occlusion

Have just had my 5th eye injection with Avastin. Had a decrease in sight from last test. Blood buildup does not seem to be breaking up and still have fluid...

Have just had my 5th eye injection with Avastin. Had a decrease in sight from la...

•6 years ago

"Jill Archer", macular degeneration.

I think there's an item on the radio at 9.30 am; radio4, onn M acular degeneration. It is the Archers actress who plays Jill Archer, speaking.

I think there's an item on the radio at 9.30 am; radio4, onn M acular degenerati...

•6 years ago

Macushield Gold Boots offer

Hi guys, just been in Boots. Their macushield gold is cheaper than macushield basic and there's a 3 for 2 offer on. Just saved £60!

Hi guys, just been in Boots. Their macushield gold is cheaper than macushield ba...

•6 years ago

Update: as and when regimen

I managed to get an emergency eye examination by appointment. Well, although at reception they knew I was booked in, they had no other details - no files...

I managed to get an emergency eye examination by appointment. Well, although at ...

•6 years ago

Long life dry eye drops

Have just discovered preservative free Hyco san drops for dry eyes. The good news is that they are sterile up to six months after opening. I sometimes need...

Have just discovered preservative free Hyco san drops for dry eyes. The good ne...

•6 years ago

What actually causes the grey spots??

The vision from my CRVO eye is like looking at a large jigsaw puzzle of a scene - with half of the jigsaw pieces painted light grey. Thus I get no vision data...

The vision from my CRVO eye is like looking at a large jigsaw puzzle of a scene ...

•6 years ago

Agony after injection-Remedy

I am in unbearable pain after every injection for wet AMD in left eye. I understand I am allergic to the iodine they must use during the procedure. The inside...

I am in unbearable pain after every injection for wet AMD in left eye. I unders...

•6 years ago

How do you fare with the "as and when" regime?

I would be interested to know how other patients fare with this system. Have you found it has led to further permanent deterioration? On 31st July my scan...

I would be interested to know how other patients fare with this system. Have you...

•6 years ago

High Street Optician versus Charity's Impaired Vision clinic.

I was due at the end of May to visit my regular High Street Optician. Instead, I took up the offer to see a visiting ophthalmologist at the local charity...

I was due at the end of May to visit my regular High Street Optician. Instead, I...

•6 years ago

Flashing, Shinmer in Periphery

I have a question that stumped my retinal specialist and thought maybe someone here might have a lead. There’s continuous flashing in the right periphery of...

I have a question that stumped my retinal specialist and thought maybe someone ...

•6 years ago

Wow so pleased

Went for 7 week check up and the wet has gone and retina has returned to normal after 3injections I couldn't believe it ,ha said he was very pleased but it can...

Went for 7 week check up and the wet has gone and retina has returned to normal ...

•6 years ago

DIY eye dropper kit -

Pair of plastic lenses drilled carefully - funnel or two and some two part glue. Sterilize carefully after each use

Pair of plastic lenses drilled carefully - funnel or two and some two part glue....

•6 years ago

One day after an injection

I am in a bit of a quandary. Being on the 'as and when regime' makes planning very difficult as the clinical appointments may come at very short notice. I had...

I am in a bit of a quandary. Being on the 'as and when regime' makes planning ve...

•6 years ago

Has anyone had an experience like mine with an eye surgeon?

I had an appointment for a yearly check up with an eye specialist, I had seen this specialist in October of 2017. I was given conflicting information on my...

I had an appointment for a yearly check up with an eye specialist, I had seen th...

•6 years ago

Update review at 18 weeks after 3rd ozurdex

Hi All, Well oedema returning so 4 th implant planned. Doc says as long as I have some positive response then we can continue unless IOP or other factor...

Hi All, Well oedema returning so 4 th implant planned. Doc says as long as I ha...

•6 years ago

Confused about diagnosis Early Dry MAC Degeneration by Optometrist. She didn’t say I should see an eye specialist? . I’m 56 .

What are the injections I’m reading about on this site. Should I be given them or because I don’t see any wavy lines, and glasses still help me is that why I’m...

What are the injections I’m reading about on this site. Should I be given them o...

•6 years ago

I’m 56 not 65 yrs old- Sorry lol can’t blame my eyes for that one!!Touch phone YES!!!

Yes just wanted to make sure before any reads that I fix my error. Fortunately I’m 56 so hope that helps anyone replying. Cheers xx it’s 2am so am going to bed...

Yes just wanted to make sure before any reads that I fix my error. Fortunately I...

•6 years ago

Today in OZ was diagnosed early dry AMD plus cataracts also early. Unsure if both eyes but L yes with them 😢. Advice- have no one here🙏🏼

Hi there, I’m 65 Aussie female told by my Optometrist without using any drops, that I have early Dry Mac Degeneration. She didn’t refer me to an eye specialist...

Hi there, I’m 65 Aussie female told by my Optometrist without using any drops, t...

•6 years ago

Coping with sunlight

After my first 3 loaded injections I am not really seeing much improvement, I have followed good advice from different posts by buying single vision...

After my first 3 loaded injections I am not really seeing much improvement, I ha...

•6 years ago

Lucentis Experience?

Hello! I'm new here and would appreciate any and all insight. I was recently diagnosed with myopic choroidal neovascularization. I have two young kids, and...

Hello! I'm new here and would appreciate any and all insight. I was recently d...

•6 years ago

Change of medication

Hi, after 17 lucentes injections, Doc has changed my medication to Ozurdex injections. Has anyone had Ozurdex problems after injection? Has anyone benefited...

Hi, after 17 lucentes injections, Doc has changed my medication to Ozurdex injec...

•6 years ago

Supplements for AMD

There are many supplements said to help with AMD; e.g. MacuShield Gold, MacuPro etc., etc. Is there and consensus of opinion which of the many products...

There are many supplements said to help with AMD; e.g. MacuShield Gold, MacuPro ...

•6 years ago

Solar retinopathy

Hello all. I know I have solar retinopathy because I was stupid when I was young. However I now have a whirling white blob in my scotoma in the central vision...

Hello all. I know I have solar retinopathy because I was stupid when I was young...

•6 years ago

Avastin

Is anyone in the US aware of a class action lawsuit over damage from Avastin injection ( compounding labs)

Is anyone in the US aware of a class action lawsuit over damage from Avastin inj...

•6 years ago

Avastin silicone injection and floaters

Can the silicone molecules buildup and form floaters over a time frame ? I had 5 series of avastin injections. I mentioned thefloaters I am experiencing now...

Can the silicone molecules buildup and form floaters over a time frame ? I had 5...

•6 years ago

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