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is yoga ok?

I’ve very recently been diagnosed with glaucoma after losing sight in the top half of my right eye, which has been a real shock. I’ve been going to Yoga and...

I’ve very recently been diagnosed with glaucoma after losing sight in the top ha...

Sodalover

•6 hours ago

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Newly diagnosed with secondary open angle glaucoma - experiencing dizziness

Hi. I was recently diagnosed with secondary open angle glaucoma in my right eye. I was prescribed Latanoprost (1 drop in both eyes at night) and Timolol (1...

Hi. I was recently diagnosed with secondary open angle glaucoma in my right eye...

Wellingtonwearer

•11 hours ago

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Chocolate and Glaucoma

Does chocolate increase intra-ocular pressure? I avoid caffeine but should I avoid chocolate too? A GP once told me it has a similar effect to caffeine.

Does chocolate increase intra-ocular pressure? I avoid caffeine but should I avo...

spectacles49

•2 days ago

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Take part in glaucoma research: what’s in it for me?

We often promote opportunities to take part in glaucoma research. But what’s in it for you? According to the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), by...

We often promote opportunities to take part in glaucoma research. But what’s in ...

Joanna_GlaucomaUK

Administrator•3 days ago

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Breastfeeding on Cosopt preservative free eyedrops

Hello, I have been back and forth with my eye consultant the last few weeks. I am now 38 weeks pregnant and they have switched me to cosopt eyedrops...

Hello, I have been back and forth with my eye consultant the last few weeks. I a...

Simmo101

•5 days ago

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Safe eye makeup

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...

I'm a 69 y/o female taking Lumigan eye drops for dx of Glaucoma suspect and IOP ...

Marocean

•6 days ago

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Local NHS linked regular Glaucoma monitoring

I have narrow angles, no glaucoma, have had iridotomies in both eyes and currently taking Monopost daily. I am now on 6/9 month check ups and my consultant...

I have narrow angles, no glaucoma, have had iridotomies in both eyes and current...

Monopost

•6 days ago

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Rapid Access Eye Clinic

Hiya I am hoping someone can advise if possible. I had my 2 yearly routine eye test a couple of weeks ago at Specsavers, and they asked me if I wanted to...

Hiya I am hoping someone can advise if possible. I had my 2 yearly routine eye...

Elliehca

•7 days ago

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Mixed messages

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...

Does anyone have glaucoma and also suffer with migraines auras . I have both ,t...

Lancashirelass07

•7 days ago

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Cosopt in bottles

My prescription has been switched to Cosopt preservative free. I requested a multi bottle rather than unit doses for environmental reasons, which my...

My prescription has been switched to Cosopt preservative free. I requested a mu...

YoungontheOutside

•8 days ago

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Acute Angle Glaucoma and statins

Hi everyone!I was shocked today to find out that my 6 monthly blood test coverning liver function(I've been taking 3g of vitb3 for a year now and regular liver...

Hi everyone!I was shocked today to find out that my 6 monthly blood test coverni...

Extrahelp

•8 days ago

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cataract surgery

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...

hi - I am healthy & 65. Very myopic (-10 & -9) with glaucoma in left eye). I hav...

t55ddy

•9 days ago

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Glaucoma

I've had glaucoma for about 12 years,several operations etc.My problem is that I'm told that I need a review in 4 months for instance,no appointment is forth...

I've had glaucoma for about 12 years,several operations etc.My problem is that I...

Gardenlady321

•9 days ago

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Post deep sclerectomy surgery recovery - severe fogginess causing severe worry and depression

(Posting on behalf of my dad) My dad, who is 80, had a deep sclerectomy on his right eye on 13 May. His left eye is already damaged and the right eye has...

(Posting on behalf of my dad) My dad, who is 80, had a deep sclerectomy on h...

westvw75

•10 days ago

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Ischemic optic neuropathy?

Good Morning, I have ocular hypertension which is under control but 5 weeks ago experienced some loss of vision. Eye Hospital A and E tentively suggester...

Good Morning, I have ocular hypertension which is under control but 5 weeks ago...

HedgeHogHome

•10 days ago

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Dark shadows from glaucoma eye drops

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...

Hi I was diagnosed almost 3 yrs ago and simply handed a leaflet and a prescripti...

doileyqueen

•10 days ago

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32 year old diagnosed with Glaucoma yesterday

Hi all - it’s been a hellish year in and out of hospital with my eye but I was finally diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma yesterday and receive my drops on...

Hi all - it’s been a hellish year in and out of hospital with my eye but I was f...

Glaugal

•11 days ago

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Dry Eye Webinar

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...

Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know about our next Digital Glaucoma S...

Robyn_GlaucomaUK

•12 days ago

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'glasses/lenses' for driving at night

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...

Hello everyone a it of background. Just over a year ago I was diagnosed with ...

Seahorse0

•17 days ago

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Post-op FAQs

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...

Hello Glaucoma UK community, I am currently in the process of creating a page o...

KieranGlaucomaUK

Administrator•17 days ago

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bleb needling procedure recovery time

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....

Hi, I had a Trabeculectomy just shy of 2 years ago which has been stable however...

Eyehelp5

•18 days ago

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Info needed please

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...

Hi Has anyone got any information on low blood pressure/nocturnal hypertension ...

Bazzer65

•19 days ago

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eye medication

hi there what is the difference between Tiopex and Cosopt can you use them together Thank you

hi there what is the difference between Tiopex and Cosopt can you use them toget...

Bellamolly60

•19 days ago

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Advice on Cataract surgery / narrow angle

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...

Hi all, First I must apologise, I am new to Glaucoma and looking to get some g...

Martyn321

•20 days ago

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dvla test

hi , I’m new on here. I’m completely stressing about my test at Specsavers yesterday. I’m having to renew my licence at 70 which is crucial as I run a...

hi , I’m new on here. I’m completely stressing about my test at Specsavers yest...

Ironer

•20 days ago

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How many drops in a bottle?

My glaucoma prescription is 1 drop each eye 2 times a day of Simbrinza. My question is how many days should a bottle last ? My prescription is for a 5ml...

My glaucoma prescription is 1 drop each eye 2 times a day of Simbrinza. My ques...

meandpd

•21 days ago

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Uvetis and Glaucoma and detached retinas

Hi, wondering what treatment people are having if they have uveitis and secondary glaucoma as result of this? I'm asthmatic so only one type of drop is...

Hi, wondering what treatment people are having if they have uveitis and secondar...

Wholeofthe

•21 days ago

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stent and cataract removal

Has anyone had a stent fitted at the same time as the removal of a cataract? How did it go? Would you recommend having both done at the same time?

Has anyone had a stent fitted at the same time as the removal of a cataract? How...

Bill_Evans

•22 days ago

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sunken eyes

I have recently been diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma in my right eye. Prescribed lumigan eye drops which are doing a great job in reducing the pressure....

I have recently been diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma in my right eye. Prescr...

Sully59

•22 days ago

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DVLA Esterman test

I am 73 and as my licence was coming up for renewal I received a letter from the DVLA to apply for a new one. In the letter it stated that I could simply...

I am 73 and as my licence was coming up for renewal I received a letter from the...

monks100

•22 days ago

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Posts - Glaucoma UK | HealthUnlocked

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is yoga ok?

Newly diagnosed with secondary open angle glaucoma - experiencing dizziness

Chocolate and Glaucoma

Take part in glaucoma research: what’s in it for me?

Breastfeeding on Cosopt preservative free eyedrops

Safe eye makeup

Local NHS linked regular Glaucoma monitoring

Rapid Access Eye Clinic

Mixed messages

Cosopt in bottles

Acute Angle Glaucoma and statins

cataract surgery

Glaucoma

Post deep sclerectomy surgery recovery - severe fogginess causing severe worry and depression

Ischemic optic neuropathy?

Dark shadows from glaucoma eye drops

32 year old diagnosed with Glaucoma yesterday

Dry Eye Webinar

'glasses/lenses' for driving at night

Post-op FAQs

bleb needling procedure recovery time

Info needed please

eye medication

Advice on Cataract surgery / narrow angle

dvla test

How many drops in a bottle?

Uvetis and Glaucoma and detached retinas

stent and cataract removal

sunken eyes

DVLA Esterman test

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