Experiences with

Alphagan eye drops

I use Cosopt and Monopost eye drops both preservative free. I am still having trouble with my eyes watering - a problem especially when driving. A pharmacist suggested I might have ‘dry eyes’ and recommended drops. Made no difference. Any ideas anyone?

I wander if anyone has Angle closure glaucoma with shallow angle chamber...I have had Laser Iridotomy.and SLT which hasn't been successful.I put eye drops.I use Alphagan P and Duo Trav.I want to have a drop free life as this are the only Medication I use.I consider myself lucky not to use any medication

I have Angle closure glaucoma with shallow angle chamber. Vision 20/20...IOP 18/19....Laser Iridotomy done,I put Alphagan P and Duo Trav.Did SLT which has not worked!.is there anyone with same Eye condition as mine!I would like to live a Drop free life and wondered if any one can share with me! Thanks

So had my injection on Thursday pm and felt pain on leaving hospital but used to some discomfort. Felt sore and gritty so have been using hypromellose eye drops. Gritty feeling has gone but still feeling sore today, no redness though. Just called on call ophthalmologist who said I may have been scratched

blurred...I am now on eye drops...Alphagan, Azargar and Lanatoprost....after another visit to the hospital it's confirmed as Advanced Glaucoma...I am Petrified of my vision deteriorating now...what is the long term aspect for me...I'm 63 and have a long time ahead to deal every day with this nightmare

My husband was only diagnosed with PSP two weeks ago and is already on hospice care. He was in hospital and rehab and just came home yesterday. Now his jaw is hurting very badly. I thought it was a toothache, but happened to notice a passing comment about jaw pain on a PSP page. Is this common? It

I have a family history of Glaucoma and have been monitored by a hospital since since 2017. Last November, my local optician found a haemorrhage in right eye rim of optic disk. Things were OK at the time but since then there has been an increase in head aches, in particular around the right eye. My

I was very frightened to have a sudden extreme distortion in vision in one eye just before Christmas- my optician immediately referred me to a consultant in January and l have a macular oedema (think that’s correct) probably due to extreme short sight -12dioptre in that eye. I was told the only treatment

Had a telephone consultation with my rumy on Monday inflammation markers down enough to start reducing steroids 5mg per week looks like the Tocilìzumab is going to work for me next treatment Monday 15th March. I am a little concerned about the light sensitivity in my left eye the 1 I lost the sight

Dear all Is anyone taking this above medication for lupus or RA ? Please can anyone give me any experience of using this medication ? I was given Mycohenolate leaflet by rheumatologist last Thursday . Yet my the pharmacist at the hospital had given me the Mycophenolic acid ? I enclose a photo of

Hello. I keep joining this site, posting and then leaving it as I’m too scared to see the responses. So I’ve been having a few issues with my eyesight. I’m very myopic and had retinal detachments nearly 30 years ago. All going great until about 4 years ago when my vision began to deteriorate. Cataracts

Since my last visit with my Neurologist, two weeks ago, I have not been able to see clearly. At that visit he injected Botox shots around my eyes to prevent them from closing. I have never had a side effect from the injections My vision is blurred, my eyes feel dry, they water, are swollen and I have

I’m wondering whether there is actually any published peer reviewed scientific evidence rather than anecdotal to show that ANY diet affects PMR and inflammation? I can see than eating less of fatty and sugary foods would lead to weight loss itself . However both my GP and Rheumatologist says leaving

I had an Eylea injection to my left eye on Monday and it became very bloodshot straight away. The white of my eye is a very dark red. It’s now Saturday and it is not getting any better. The nurse who did the injection said it would take a few days to clear. Could anyone advise me how long it will take

Hello GCA buddies. I met with my new rheumy yesterday and she feels I might have PIM. Does anyone have experience with this? I am seeing her in person in 2 weeks. Til then, stick w the current prednisone and cut out the Actemra. Then she will do blood tests to see where I am at. Feeling like

Hi hope everyone is doing ok? I have just had my one week post trabeculectomy check up and I am healing well, possibly too well !!! My IOP was up at 30 but consultant got it down to 10 by massaging lower lid. I bled a lot during op and needed a massage following day to break up blood clot which was

Breathless when walking Recently I notice more and more being out of breath while walking. I take apixaban and perindopril I have asymptomatic AF and I am a 72 years female. I just wonder if this is due to age or has my AF deteriorated. To get a GP appointment is difficult at this time. Has anyone

Hi everyone... I am 26 years old and last year was diagnosed with myopic CNV and PIC in my left eye. I’ve just had my 6th Lucentis injection. I am going back to see the doctor next week to discuss immunosuppressant treatment. I would be keen to know anyone’s experience from taking these? (The side

Hi all, So I have had a first appt with a glaucoma consultant (went private) due to waiting time on NHS - was the SAME consultant I had been referred to on NHS! My history - Previously had cataracts (both ages 18 now 50) and lens implants both eyes. Then retinal detachments both eyes and artisan lens

Please take the time to read I know this is a long post but I really need help. I have had the effects of Behçet’s since 2009 and because of the pain in my mouth I spent almost 5 years completely unable to use toothpaste or a toothbrush I was only able to use interdental brushes on top of that the only