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Just advice

Hello bro I just want you to get checked for complete TORCH IgG antibody test and tuberculin test to rule out TB

Hello bro I just want you to get checked for complete TORCH IgG antibody test an...

•4 years ago

Hospital visit

Had my 1st eye injection at St James Hospital Leeds. The procedure went really well and all necessary precautions were taken to prevent contact with others due...

Had my 1st eye injection at St James Hospital Leeds. The procedure went really w...

•4 years ago

On the ball

Following on from my appointment on Friday, this morning I received my appointment letter for 2 months time - injection only. No hospital visit for two...

Following on from my appointment on Friday, this morning I received my appointme...

•4 years ago

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Transport to Moorfields

A question for those needing to go to Moorfields in London - how are you getting there? And back? Normally I go with a friend on the Tube and come back by...

A question for those needing to go to Moorfields in London - how are you getting...

•4 years ago

Injection querie

Ive not had injections for few months as my sight was stable .I had a scan on 19th March ,as yet no result it normally takes a few days .I feel my sight has...

Ive not had injections for few months as my sight was stable .I had a scan on 19...

•4 years ago

Floaters after Lucentis

Hi, I had my first injection of Lucentis 9days ago, but I still have two quite big floaters in my vision. Is this normal? I returned for a check up mid-week...

Hi, I had my first injection of Lucentis 9days ago, but I still have two quite ...

•4 years ago

What I am doing to prevent possible Corona virus infection and complications.

I have been taking supplements for the last 10 years especially Vitamin C. Presently, I am taking 8000 mg spread out throughout the day. It is criminal that...

I have been taking supplements for the last 10 years especially Vitamin C. Prese...

•4 years ago

Injection Update

Hello everyone. My appointment yesterday, for injection, was the fastest ever. In and out in less than 30 minutes. Unfortunately, even though I had my...

Hello everyone. My appointment yesterday, for injection, was the fastest ever. ...

•4 years ago

Eye inj app

Hi everyone, just letting you know, I had my monthly eye inj yesterday, only 4 people allowed in waiting room at a time, 1 in each corner, staff wore masks and...

Hi everyone, just letting you know, I had my monthly eye inj yesterday, only 4 p...

•4 years ago

Doing cataract surgery with diabetes

Hi All, My mother-in-law is 68 years old and is a diabetic patient. She is finding difficulties in reading the newspapers, books and even the small print on...

Hi All, My mother-in-law is 68 years old and is a diabetic patient. She is findi...

•4 years ago

FYI New community on Health Unlocked supporting self isolation

https://healthunlocked.com/positivewellbeing Especially for any older/more vulnerable folk

https://healthunlocked.com/positivewellbeing Especially for any older/more vulne...

•4 years ago

FYI UK government site List of especially vulnerable. Register. Might get priority home deliveries.

If you/anyone you know is classed as extremely vulnerable with regards to covid19 go to the .gov website and register ( sorry cant seem to paste link)....

If you/anyone you know is classed as extremely vulnerable with regards to covid1...

•4 years ago

Any help or advice available

Just advised that my injection for wet amd cancelled at private hospital as all opthalmology appointments now cancelled. Advised that injection might be done...

Just advised that my injection for wet amd cancelled at private hospital as all ...

•4 years ago

Wet AMD

Good afternoon all, Mum had her first Lucentis injection last Friday. Had previously had 4 Eylea injections. She is experiencing blurred vision. Is this...

Good afternoon all, Mum had her first Lucentis injection last Friday. Had previo...

VictoriaHannabuss

•4 years ago

Hospital appointment

I have a hospital appointment to have my initial eye injection. My appointment has been confirmed via text so am I allowed to attend

I have a hospital appointment to have my initial eye injection. My appointment h...

•4 years ago

Sending a message of love, hope, and positivity to all members x

Dear all, In these uncertain times it's easy to become overwhelmed with confusion, fear for ourselves and loved ones, and a sense of dread for the world. For...

Dear all, In these uncertain times it's easy to become overwhelmed with confusio...

•4 years ago

FYI -Statement From the Macular Society FB page yesterday & Gov alert

"A reminder that anti-VEGF injections are urgent medical appointments. During lockdown patients should still attend their injections if they are well enough to...

"A reminder that anti-VEGF injections are urgent medical appointments. During lo...

•4 years ago

Showering and Exercise

Hello all, I had my 1st Lucentis injection yesterday and was wondering if anyone could advise how soon after I could have a hot bath/shower/wash my hair or go...

Hello all, I had my 1st Lucentis injection yesterday and was wondering if anyon...

•4 years ago

What are your tips for household cleaning?

Good Morning everyone!! What tips and tricks do you have for household cleaning? Do you use any aids or bits of technology to help you - or have you started...

Good Morning everyone!! What tips and tricks do you have for household cleaning?...

Becky_MacularSociety

Partner•4 years ago

Call from hospital

My community transport for next week has been cancelled. My husband phoned the hospital and was told they are having a meeting to decide which patients...

My community transport for next week has been cancelled. My husband phoned the ...

•4 years ago

NOT CURRENT ADVICE simply an Explanation of UK government strategy re coronavirus covid19 at date of original post

PLEASE NOTE this post is not intended to provide current government advice. For that go to government/nhs websites. This is just an easy explanation of the...

PLEASE NOTE this post is not intended to provide current government advice. For...

•4 years ago

Info copied from macular society website " should I continue attending my injections at my local eye clinic?" Tues 17 March 2020

TEXT COPIED FROM WEBSITE: Should I continue attending my injections at my local eye clinic? Tuesday, 17 March, 2020 - 14:45 Updated 17 March: We’ll update this...

TEXT COPIED FROM WEBSITE: Should I continue attending my injections at my local ...

•4 years ago

Central Serous Retinopathy

Can Eylea injections benefit an eye that has Central Serous Retinopathy?

Can Eylea injections benefit an eye that has Central Serous Retinopathy?

•4 years ago

Good rational Coronavirus article... made me feel far less worried....for a change .( ..but not complacent)

Read this to raise your hopes. Hope it helps allay a few fears....

Read this to raise your hopes. Hope it helps allay a few fears....

•4 years ago

Face mask

I am due for injection next week at Bath hospital. I would be extremely reluctant not to go and take the chance of loosing any more of my poor sight. I have...

I am due for injection next week at Bath hospital. I would be extremely relucta...

•4 years ago

Coronavirus

Just woundering Boris Johnson is thinking of putting uk on lock down. How would you go hospital for eye treatment etc

Just woundering Boris Johnson is thinking of putting uk on lock down. How would ...

•4 years ago

Corona virus risk?

I am wondering whether to attend my local hospital for eye injections ? I am worried about catching this bug if I do? Any advice please?

I am wondering whether to attend my local hospital for eye injections ? I am wor...

•4 years ago

Coronavirus

Just a quick chat. Bit worried bout coranvirus and amd. I don't have coranvirus but a bit worried 😯

Just a quick chat. Bit worried bout coranvirus and amd. I don't have coranvirus ...

•4 years ago

Las injection

Iv just had my last injection for my amd in my right eye but this time iv got a floater it's annoying how long will this last.

Iv just had my last injection for my amd in my right eye but this time iv got a ...

•4 years ago

Corona Virus + Self Isolation

Good Morning Everyone, I'm sure you've all become aware that the government are suggesting that those over 70 should self isolate. This could be imposed in the...

Good Morning Everyone, I'm sure you've all become aware that the government are ...

Becky_MacularSociety

Partner•4 years ago

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