Please get yr eye test

Hi all, this has nothing to do with pmr or pred or any medication. My mum had her normal routine eye test monday last wk and optician found a spot behind her eye so 2 days ago monday she was booked in to liverpool hospital 4hrs away from where we live to see a specialist yesterday she had it removed and yes it turns out to be cancer so now lots of chemo/radiotherapy, my point is she had no symptoms didn't even think she needed new glasses, so please please please please dont put off yr eye test it really not worth it

[Koalajane]

I am sorry to hear this and hope your mum is okay,Having been diagnosed with macular oedema I know how important eye tests are and am glad I get mine checked every 8 weeks

[SheffieldJane]

Good advice. I hope your mother is fine, I am glad that it was spotted.

[Grannyasbo]

Yes so important especially as we age. Good advice. Wishing your mum all the best with the treatment and phew thank goodness she went. Take care.

[CarolF1312]

Wishing your Mum a full and speedy recovery.

[herdysheep]

An important warning indeed. Hope all goes well. Liverpool has good reputation for cancer in and around the eye. A friend lost one eye but the other was saved and her aftercare was great. Similar distance for travel - well worth it.

[HappyDiamonds]

Hope your Mum will be ok. Sending positive vibes and get well wishes.

[Whippetygirl]

So sorry to read this regarding your mum, it must have been a huge shock , I hope her treatment goes well and is successful. This is a wake up call for us all, we must not become complacent. Please let us know how she is doing, I am sure everyone on here sends her their love and support.

[HeronNS]

Best wishes to your mother for a full recovery. What a terrible worry for your family.