Experiences with

Eye conditions

There are eye conditions linked with that, so I try to be proactive about my eye health. For about a year now I have been finding reading in particular more and more of a struggle.

https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/stroke-related-eye-conditions/#what-are-some-of-the-common-visual-symptoms-of-stroke

I know I have glaucoma in one eye so when I filled out the form online I ticked the box for eye conditions. I’m pretty certain that one of the questions was one or both eyes, I ticked one eye only. Few week later got the dreaded DVLA letter.

I have been insulin dependant diabetic for 40 years, which has been the cause of my eye conditions. I was one of the first patients my consultant gave eye injection, I've had three steroid implants, lots of Lazer and eye injections.

This is a follow-on in a way from the palpitation problem I wrote about-got an even higher one today with my pulse at 135 flashing on the pulse oximeter, so definitely not good on that front. This is the worst one I have had, and it went on for 20 minutes. I took my BP just after it felt as if it had

Hi, has anyone else experienced a cobweb-like floater ? I noticed a few connected dots floating in my vision last night, and today these have developed into a cobweb semi-circle. I have had an occasional flash of light when I move my eye. I had a farmicab injection 3 wees ago but am not sure if that

I self inject SC hydroxocobalamin most days but also ensure that I receive the two monthly IM injection at my GP surgery. On a recent appointment a new HCA gave me the IM injection and for the first time drew up the injection whilst I was there rather than having it prepared before I arrived, as usually

Hi, I was diagnosed with a full thickness macular hole in my right eye, November 2024, had surgery December 31st 2024, they inserted a gas bubble, they also did cataract surgery at the same time. The operation was fine, I was asleep for it, the recovery was harder as face down for a week, had a check

Hi there. I am new to this post and diagnosed with glaucoma about 3 months ago. I was prescribed Latanoprost and I Just recently started to experience extreme exhaustion with lower than normal blood pressure. Anyone else experience the same? I contacted my eye doctor and was asked to stop taking

after my glaucoma surgery my eyesight changed within two weeks between two checkups so I had to get a totally different prescription in my glasses. Even with my new glasses I’m still having trouble reading anything written on paper and even my mobile. Any texts and emails I get I have to magnify them

hi I really need some advice, I have an laser iridotomy scheduled for the 22nd of Jan I have read via my nhs app a letter that was sent to my gp which states I have plataue iris configuration 12 left and 12.8 right eye angle drainage Why no one has told me this directly is very disappointing

I have low tension glaucoma diagnosed 5 years ago. On Tiopex drops after both previous drops prescribed resulted in a severe reaction. Still get sore, dry eyes but use lots of artificial tears. At last checkup was told my pressures were sub-optimal and there was new damage to my right eye. I had

Hi I have Iga Vasculitis and iv had problems with my eye for a few mo this.The optometrist seen me at home and said I have an ulcer and uveitis in tight eye. I'm really scared and I have an appointment at eye clinic tomorrow morning. I read on Google that steroid eye drops can have bad side effects

I just visited with a uveitis specialist, and she recommended Humira (a non-steroid treatment for inflammation and potential autoimmune disease) as treatment for recurring bleeds due to myopic CNV. Has anyone tried and succeeded with this course of treatment?

My AMD was treated first with Avastin injections but had a rare reaction and was changed to Eylea HD. Now I have a rash that has spread with severe itch. Dermatologist has ruled out every known skin condition and biopsies are negative for cancer. I have read from reliable sites that this can be a reaction

hi I wondered if anyone could clarify what determines a successful iridotomy for people who has anotomically narrow angles. I’ve read conflicting information online, some sources say the widening of the angle means it’s successful. However some state for people who have anatomical narrow angles as

My eye appointment showed no problems with my eyes. The focus problems I was having was mostly related to hazy spots on the lenses’s they implanted during cataract surgery. The Dr explained that this happens often within a year or two after the surgery. He used a laser to remove the hazy spots in the

I have two SNOS on two parts of the MTHFR gene. I alway have ordered methyl B12 injections knowing I had this methylation issue. What I couldn’t understand is why I needed three injections a week of methyl B12 to have enough energy to get through the day. Recently, I came across an article on TMG ,

Hi I've been getting quite bad dizziness and light headed spells the last 2 days, from what I read this is due to low cortisol/poor adrenal function. Does anyone know what can be done to help? I took pregnenolone and Adrenavive twice a day over the Christmas and NY period to see if it would help with

I am extremely anxious about my upcoming trabeculectomy and am almost at the point of declining treatment and let nature take its course. I have done a huge amount of research and also had a private consultation and remain unconvinced that this is the correct course of action for me. In the eye to