Experiences with

Eye conditions

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.

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.

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

https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/stroke-related-eye-conditions/#what-are-some-of-the-common-visual-symptoms-of-stroke Have a look at the RNIB site and switch modes, does it make a difference to YOU.

The eye conditions have been generated or accelerated by the strong meds. Of course, being 81 yrs old is a contributing factor. Stressors like losing family and friends exacerbates such physical infirmities. But I am content. I have been quiet on this site for many months.

Hi everyone, I notice that during the wearing off times, and upon waking up in the mornings, the consistency of my saliva changes to thick and stretchy mucus with a salty taste. It normalizes after I take my next dose and brushing my tongue and teeth , but still returns with the next off time. It

Hi. Can anyone advise. I had a thyroidectomy aged 21, I’m now 50. I currently take thyroxine and ERFA. The company I buy my collagen from offer a combined Cacao and Collagen which Id like to try but it also has Ashwaganda in. Does anyone know if that’s ok for me? I’m finding mixed things online

Hello, I would like to thank you all for your very helpful and interesting replies to my previous post. I have not started taking the statins yet, but I heard back from my eye consultant yesterday and he assured me I was ok to take the statins and blood pressure tablets with my current eye medication

I started taking Trusopt twice a day some 6 months ago, as well as Monopost. Recently, whilst in Italy in our campervan, my eyes became inflamed, very sore, red rimmed, with a "crust" right round my eyes. I discontinued Trusopt, and after a few days my eyes cleared up. since returning to the UKI have

The above looks a bit technical but I am in a bit of a fix following a review at Moorfields Eye Hospital. I recently had an emergency with my eye in July, diagnosed as Uveitis and prescribed 60mgs pred. That was reduced after inflammation reduced and eye ok. Now Moorfields diagnosed secondary glaucoma

Hello, I am currently using Cosopt and Monoprost drops for my glaucoma, which according to my consultant, seem to be keeping my pressures at an acceptable level. After a recent health check, my GP has advised me to take Atorvastatin 20 mg daily. I haven’t started them yet as I am concerned whether they

Hi Everyone, It’s been a few years I think since I posted. I’ve muddled through for a long time riding the roller coaster that is RLS but I now need some advice please. I’ve recently had a cataract operation two weeks ago and am having to take Maxitrol eye drops 4 x a day for four weeks. My restless

Good afternoon, I have had GCA since February 2021 and I am delighted that I am now down to 5mg steroid, having followed your fantastic advice on reduction. I'm aware that with GCA its important to keep healthy eyes and for the last 3 days I have one very bloodshot eye and it feels bruised behind the

Most interesting recent posts and replies. having had trab & three needlings right eye within the past four years, trab left eye 30 years ago and revision of that two years ago I am now due revisions of both shortly. I scar up despite mitomycin and drops aren't doing the job of keeping IOPs < 10 as desired

A few seconds ago hi , my pressure is 16 and my next check up is in two weeks. This is 5 weeks after my trabeculectomy was performed. Still very blurred vision in that eye and on maxidex drops 4 times a day. At least the excessive liquid in my eye has abated although I still wake with haloes in my eye

hello, just looking for some thoughts. I’ve recently been asked by consultant to try Fixapost. Has this affected anyones blood pressure/ common symptoms- as my Bp is low already? I was trying to find out why NTG has happened and it appears to be related to blood flow in the body? Does anyone know

I have been on Amgevita to settle my Uveitis but it is not working now so I am going to start Inflaximab infusion instead . Has anyone else had success with this biological to settle their Iritis.

I cry within so much . The ocd is draining me and the dissociation is to much. The depression and suicidal thoughts follow me and panic and fear . I write this because it helps to know others understand and do not judge as others outside my front door do. I hope everyone is doing as okay..

Does anyone here experience a needle and tingling sensation literally 24/7 from the time they wake up until they sleep. Since i’ve started injecting b12 the sensation combined with electric shooks has been going on for a year and it’s not slowing down. Is healing a deficiency supposed to feel

Hi hope everyone is well. I know I'm not quite on the right dose of levo yet I'm on 50mg and in the initial dosaging stage so have a while to go. What I'd like to know. Is it common to feel detached? Since increasing my dose 2 week ago to 50mg I started feeling detached, mood low. I know hypothyroid