Experiences with

Eye infections

Hi all Just a quick question to those who self inject please. I've just given myself my peg shot, and when I removed the syringe, I noticed that there was blood inside it even though I didn't pull back the syringe in any way while injecting. I did get a bit of blood collecting on my skin after removing

I have lupus SLE and have Sjrogens. I have been suffering with dry mouth. My full time job is taking care of my mouth. I am most uncomfortable at night. I use everything made by biotene; drink water all day( small sips), suck sugar free candies. Anything works well for anyone?. I stopped coffee and my

I have had PMR for 5 years and was diagnosed with GCA in September of 2023. I presently am on 4mg of prednisone. I am feeling good and continue to be pretty active and just turned 70 year old. I walk at least 3 miles a day, bike long distances and kayak. I plan on taking a hike up to 10,000 feet

I'm a 69 y/o female taking Lumigan eye drops for dx of Glaucoma suspect and IOP (took Latanoprost drops previously but my pressure was increasing a bit so changed drops). My pressures have been pretty consistent at 17 in both eyes, so I feel pretty lucky right now. I had a S/P LPI procedure in 2012 (

Does anyone have glaucoma and also suffer with migraines auras . I have both ,taking drops for the glaucoma, but just paracetamol for the migraines.?My neurologist won't treat them unless I have more than 5 Attacks a month. I am getting 2/3 . Wondering how you cope, as I am getting a bit depressed

Hi, has anyone experienced nightmares after taking Monopost eye drops? I have advanced glaucoma, and am about to be registered sight impaired. After many years of pressures being controlled by surgery, I've now had to start taking these eye drops daily, and have nightmares every night, unless I don't

hi - I am healthy & 65. Very myopic (-10 & -9) with glaucoma in left eye). I have just dropped below DVLA driving limit so consultant is recommending cataract surgery in both eyes (NHS). My question is would it be worth it in terms of quality of vision improvement to go private as I understand that various

Hi I was diagnosed almost 3 yrs ago and simply handed a leaflet and a prescription. I now have to use them 3 times a day as the pressure has worsened.The dark shadows in my eye sockets now look so bad, although I did read about this I have never been told if there is an alternative. The nurse at the

Has anyone had a Denosumab injection after having a Retuximab infusion. I have just had my second infusion and due a Denosumab injection soon. Just read that Denosumab can increase the risk of serious infection with Rituximab. Rheumatology have said that it's OK, but I don't trust them.

Hi 👋 Has anyone experienced puffy eyelids and a bit of swelling under the eyes? I have lupus and sjogrens so not sure which would cause this.. I am having a painful flare at the moment. Quite new to this as diognosed Dec 2022. Only seen rheumatologist once and due to see them again this month but have

Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know about our next Digital Glaucoma Support Group - this session will be discussing Dry Eye. This is a topic that is often requested when we ask for topic suggestions, and we get lots of phone calls to the Glaucoma UK helpline about Dry Eye. This is your chance

I’ve just been diagnosed with wet AMD R eye - my long sighted eye I used to use for driving - sadly no more - and dry AMD L eye (shortsighted) After each injection we are instructed to not do a variety of things including physical exertion for 5 days. No one has yet explained why no exertion and what

Gmorning all! Had my second cataract done early yesterday morning. Typing this without glasses today. Yay! Op took 15 minutes. This time he injected the antibiotics and Pred instead of sending me home with 3 bottles of eye drops. The injection is into the bottom lid, not the actual eyeball which was

Hello everyone a it of background. Just over a year ago I was diagnosed with closed angles in my right eye and mild cataracts in both eyes I had an iridotomy in both eyes shortly after, side effect suffered was a permanent white 'line' in right eye. No drops given but Hycosan drops form optician

Hello Glaucoma UK community, I am currently in the process of creating a page on our website for the most commonly asked questions with regards to glaucoma treatments and surgeries. As you might know, we operate a buddy scheme at Glaucoma UK, which allows us to put people who are due to have a glaucoma

Hello 👋🏻 I’m not looking for any in-depth information but wondered if anyone has applied and awarded ADP (the PIP equivalent in Scotland), for CRVO and glaucoma, where you have regular injections and have slight vision loss. thanks 🙏🏻

Hi, I had a Trabeculectomy just shy of 2 years ago which has been stable however I’ve now got a build up of scar tissue which has caused the pressure to spike. After 8 weeks on steroid eye drops with no change in eye pressure I’m now to have a needling procedure on the bleb on Monday coming. I’m just

Hi Has anyone got any information on low blood pressure/nocturnal hypertension linked with optic nerve loss and glaucoma as I have been reading that this could be a cause of vision loss I have also been looking at new treatments for vision loss linked to Glaucoma and have come across a clinic in

Hi all, First I must apologise, I am new to Glaucoma and looking to get some guidance from ideally someone who may have had a similar experience. I am a 44 year old male who was diagnosed with narrow angles following a routine eye exam. My eyesight is pretty good and I only wear reading glasses occasionally

Hello All - Two months ago I started injecting 45mcg of Pegasys weekly. During this time I have developed dry mouth which is most pronounced in the morning. I drink what I think is a lot of water, and even during the night I awaken several times to drink water. So the issue doesn't seem to be very