Glaucoma and macula degeneration

[jesolo12]

I've had glaucoma for nearly 30 yrs (I am 75) now diagnosed with macula degeneration in left eye . Anyone have the same ..what are the prospects ? Thank you..

[KieranGlaucomaUK Administrator]

Hi there. Macular and glaucoma are slightly different but it might help to speak to the Macular Society on 0300 3030 111 as they will be able to answer any questions that you might have. I'm sure some people on this forum will be able to let you know their experiences too.

[jesolo12 in reply to KieranGlaucomaUK]

Thank you Kieran

[PeterRabbit62 in reply to jesolo12]

My mum has the same problem as you and still sees quite well in her 90s, she has injections in her one eye.

[Cnut]

Hello,

Just wanted to wish you all the best. I don’t know the answers but I do have a friend who has Macular Degeneration and she is still knitting the most gorgeous garments.

With best wishes,

Cnut

[jesolo12 in reply to Cnut]

Thank you

[Ripley001]

hi, I have glaucoma but but not macula; my mum has macula and like the other poster suggested, please get in touch with the Macular Society as they can help you a great deal with information and with people you can talk to and listen in to group sessions and activities .

[jesolo12 in reply to Ripley001]

Thank you

[PeterRabbit62]

I was put on Simbrinza 3 years it was working well until both of my local pharmacies were unable to get it which is still the case, I now used Brinzolomide and Brimonodine twice a day and Ganfort at night. Best wishes