Experiences with

Eyedrops

Good morning im just wondering if anyone has the same problem as i have at the moment. Since my glaucoma surgery ive had three stitches taken out and needling twice all in seven werks. Im on my third lot of antibiotic drops plus my normal six drops of prednisone drops. The last week, my eye has been

I have been on dexa free eyedrops since a presseflo operation in May 2024. I am told it’s because of inflammation. Have other people been on steroid eyedrops for a long time? I am reluctant to consider surgery in the other eye while I am still on dexafree.

I contacted my eye doctor and was asked to stop taking the eyedrops for 2 weeks and come back to discuss if symptoms go away. I am very nervous to do this as my understanding is taking these eyedrops are detrimental.

hello I have been using Ilube eye drops for years. ( Acetylcysteine 5% )I have recently discovered it contains preservative benzalkonium chloride which is toxic to the eye. Is this a reason to stop using it or is the preservative not in large amounts? Many thanks

When you are prescribed new eyedrops, or in fact any type of prescribed medication, it is always a good idea to read the patient information leaflet for side effects, which is normally section 5.

His instruction was to stop all eyedrops. I was not aware that the Maxidex was keeping my eye from healing. There seems to be a dearth of information given to the patient.

I have been using 3 lots of eyedrops twice a day for 23 years i struggling hugely at first and had to have help. I improved over time and can now put them in anywhere!!Don't worry, you'll get there.

Just been diagnosed with glaucoma but I just cannot put eye drops in,husband is putting them in for me but I need to try to put them in myself but I get so anxious.

What is the point of this cheaply made unenvironmental product which is delivering eyedrops in such a hit or miss way such as to jeopardise peoples eyesight??? Should I take this up with my dispensing pharmacist this time, on the grounds of unuseableness or address my concerns to my consultant?

The session will be an online group discussion where we will review potential strategies to help people to use their eyedrops correctly. There will be a session which will be hosted via zoom which is likely to take place on June 12th 2024 from 2-4pm.

Lanerstol Eye Drops are marketed for use on animal cataracts to clear their lenses, seemingly, with success. Internet search suggests more research is being carried out as human lenses are apparently tougher than horses, dogs and rabbits and dosage may need to be amended. Has anyone any knowledge or

My eye pressure returned to normal levels in June and i was told that if there was no deterioration at the next check, I could come off the two eyedrops (Dorzolamide, Latanoprost). However, at my check in Jan this year, though the eye pressure was normal there was deterioration in the glaucoma.

I am now 38 weeks pregnant and they have switched me to cosopt eyedrops preservative free twice a day.

I don’t think my consultant would change my eyedrops lightly because I am experiencing progressive sight loss in one eye (have already had a trabeculectomy) and I think the options for other drops are running out.

Eyedrops are the common advice from my Optometrist, GP, and Opthalmologist. I found homeopathic Similasen Allergy drops work for me.

Hi everyone I thought you might like to hear about this fall back if you are stuck somewhere without your eyedrops. I left home on Friday for a 5 day stay with my mother in law 200 miles from home. I found I had forgotten my eye drops.

He changed my eyedrops to Bitsmaprost. He was happy for me to wait for my NHS Moorfields appointment so that the effect of the new drops could be monitored At the NHS appointment which came through for last week, I was seen by a specialist ophthalmologist rather than a doctor or consultant.

Carry eyedrops with you and use them prolifically. Additionally as we develop REM sleep disorder (rapid eye movement), the even moistening resulting from normal REM sleep is lessened greatly as the eyes do not move as much as they should during sleep.

Five days ago, my consultant has switched me to Lumigan preservative free single use eyedrops to apply at night. My eyes have been so sore since the switch. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can alleviate this? 🙏

My GP gave me eyedrops for the dry eyes, which have helped but the eye ache is still a problem. Anyone else experienced this?