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Dorzolamide drops

I have been on monopost drops for a couple of years with no problems. Last week at my glaucoma check up appointment, the consultant gave me dorzolamide drops...

I have been on monopost drops for a couple of years with no problems. Last week...

Nala2509

•10 months ago

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Baerveldt

Has anyone had the baerveldt implant? My son is having surgery to fit this next week, wondering how quick the recovery is? He only has a little sight in the...

Has anyone had the baerveldt implant? My son is having surgery to fit this next ...

Dodie68

•10 months ago

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Does anyone know dosage for vitamin D3 and Coenzyme Q10??

At my appointment last week my consultant suggested I start taking vitamin D3 and Coenzyme Q10. However he didn't give a dosage and I didn't think to ask. He...

At my appointment last week my consultant suggested I start taking vitamin D3 an...

Iona57

•10 months ago

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Pilocarpine eye drops

Can't get pilocarpine drops from pharmacy as no stocks and no date for return. Tried other pharmacies and same. Consultant not answered email from Dr...

Can't get pilocarpine drops from pharmacy as no stocks and no date for return. ...

Crafted

•10 months ago

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Dry eyes and hydration

I have lived with glaucoma for more than a decade, and over the years the associated experience of dry eyes and blurred vision has become an increasing problem...

I have lived with glaucoma for more than a decade, and over the years the associ...

Purchris

•10 months ago

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Lantanoprost

Hi there Just wondered if anyone using lantanoprost has discoloured eyelids ? My eyes aren't sore at all but since using the drops for about the last year my...

Hi there Just wondered if anyone using lantanoprost has discoloured eyelids ? My...

Skyepies

•10 months ago

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Thankyou for your support!

hi all I just wanted to say Thankyou for your comments, messages and subscriptions to my Glaucoma Pirates You tube channel. I have been blown away by the...

hi all I just wanted to say Thankyou for your comments, messages and subscriptio...

Royrace

•10 months ago

1 Reply

a poem for light relief

Check up day, and I’m Right on time 10 minutes early for my ten to nine They call me through but false alarm It’s just the nurse, eye test, stay calm...

Check up day, and I’m Right on time 10 minutes early for my ten to nine They...

Royrace

•10 months ago

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How often do you have an NHS eye test and do you have to pay?

I have just had a most perplexing visit to Specsavers. I had decided to try them because my usual one is independent and very pricey and I’ve needed lots of...

I have just had a most perplexing visit to Specsavers. I had decided to try the...

YoungontheOutside

•10 months ago

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HOW DO I GET OFF HERE

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Hidden

•10 months ago

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Waiting time in ophthalmic outpatients

I am very pleased that I am being treated for my eye pressures but just wondered what is the length of time people wait to see the doctor in outpatients....

I am very pleased that I am being treated for my eye pressures but just wondered...

Dorset22

•10 months ago

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Dry Matter in the corner of eyes.

Does anyone have problems with dry matter in the inside corner of their eyes? I know Glaucoma can be associated with dry eyes and fortunately, so far, I have...

Does anyone have problems with dry matter in the inside corner of their eyes? I...

Tschuggen

•10 months ago

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NHS Visual Field Test Results

I was diagnosed with glaucoma in 2004 and have been regularly monitored by the ophthalmogy department at my local NHS hospital where I have also received a...

I was diagnosed with glaucoma in 2004 and have been regularly monitored by the o...

CheshireResident

•10 months ago

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Low IOP with Preserflo MicroShunt

I had a Preserflo MicroShunt inserted 16 days ago. At the appointment 7 days after the surgery the pressure was 6 and I had slight distortion to my peripheral...

I had a Preserflo MicroShunt inserted 16 days ago. At the appointment 7 days aft...

KayGeeBee

•10 months ago

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Can you see a private consultant alongside NHS care?

Hi, I wonder if anyone can advise me please. I was diagnosed with open angle glaucoma almost 2 years ago and at the time was lucky enough to have private...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can advise me please. I was diagnosed with open angle ...

Spanieldoglover

•10 months ago

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PACG. Do I have it or not?

2 years ago at my usual opticians appointment, a new optician told me I had something wrong with my eyes and that she would refer me to the hospital for......

2 years ago at my usual opticians appointment, a new optician told me I had some...

ZeldaGodoy

•10 months ago

1 Reply

warm eye masks

can anyone recommend a type of warm eye mask? I have dry tired eyes and would like to try a warm mask but have seen some to put in microwave and some usb...

can anyone recommend a type of warm eye mask? I have dry tired eyes and would l...

swanlady123

•10 months ago

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Monopost and dry eyes

I have high ocular pressure in both eyes but worse in left eye. I was prescribed Monopost drops. I've been using the Monopost single dose at night in both eyes...

I have high ocular pressure in both eyes but worse in left eye. I was prescribed...

Dorset22

•10 months ago

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my personal Glaucoma experiences

Hi everyone. I hope this is allowed? I have made a YouTube channel to share my glaucoma journey upto now which will also be added to moving forward. I am a...

Hi everyone. I hope this is allowed? I have made a YouTube channel to share my...

Royrace

•10 months ago

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Changes to visual field a year after trabeculectomy

I’ve just had my results following a six monthly checkup at the virtual clinic. Whilst my eye pressures are well controlled in both eyes and optic disc, OCT...

I’ve just had my results following a six monthly checkup at the virtual clinic. ...

YoungontheOutside

•10 months ago

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Thank you

I would just like to thank everyone who gave me advice on my post where I said I wouldn't get an appointment with the eye clinic until May 2024.I spoke to the...

I would just like to thank everyone who gave me advice on my post where I said I...

Katiecat21

•10 months ago

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Glaucoma clinic check up

Some good news! I went for a check up and was told I was to have a visual fields test- good because I had no time to think about it! Saw the consultant who...

Some good news! I went for a check up and was told I was to have a visual fields...

BonnieMagic

•10 months ago

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gsensicle

I am 87, deaf and have glaucoma in both eyes since it was diagnosed in 2019 and I've been reading these posts with interest as they all seem to have the same...

I am 87, deaf and have glaucoma in both eyes since it was diagnosed in 2019 and ...

gsensicle

•10 months ago

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Dry eyes through the night

Hello! Can anyone share tips on how to cope with dry eyes through the night? Before I sleep I use an eye ointment such as hylo night or xailin night and also...

Hello! Can anyone share tips on how to cope with dry eyes through the night? Bef...

AlwaysKind

•10 months ago

23 Replies

Glaucoma / uveitis/cornea damage

Hi all Was just asking has anyone had anxiety problems due to blurred vision etc , I've only just started to not want to go places I normally would have gone...

Hi all Was just asking has anyone had anxiety problems due to blurred vision etc...

LondonStadium

•10 months ago

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Preserflo

Hi, do you have any experience with blurry vision , low OIP ( 3_4) one month after Preserflo application.My husband has stil this problem. The doctor advises...

Hi, do you have any experience with blurry vision , low OIP ( 3_4) one month aft...

ocicka

•10 months ago

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cataract surgery

can anyone give me any after care advice please, I have had cataract surgery this week with no real after care advice from the hospital and I want to make sure...

can anyone give me any after care advice please, I have had cataract surgery thi...

Nala2509

•10 months ago

18 Replies

please recommend a glaucoma consultant for me.

just diagnosed glaucoma, shocking, probably need to see consultant for a whole life. If you are lucky to find a nice kind consultant in london, please can you...

just diagnosed glaucoma, shocking, probably need to see consultant for a whole l...

Maggiewu

•10 months ago

3 Replies

miniject

Hi has anyone had miniject implants and if so how has it gone for you?

Littletreasures

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Open angle and the gym

Hi, recently diagnosed with open angle left eye, vision loss left eye 23/21 pressures. This has been a roller coaster so far with little info on diagnosis...

Hi, recently diagnosed with open angle left eye, vision loss left eye 23/21 pres...

Glm1

•10 months ago

8 Replies

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All posts for July 2023

Dorzolamide drops

Baerveldt

Does anyone know dosage for vitamin D3 and Coenzyme Q10??

Pilocarpine eye drops

Dry eyes and hydration

Lantanoprost

Thankyou for your support!

a poem for light relief

How often do you have an NHS eye test and do you have to pay?

HOW DO I GET OFF HERE

Waiting time in ophthalmic outpatients

Dry Matter in the corner of eyes.

NHS Visual Field Test Results

Low IOP with Preserflo MicroShunt

Can you see a private consultant alongside NHS care?

PACG. Do I have it or not?

warm eye masks

Monopost and dry eyes

my personal Glaucoma experiences

Changes to visual field a year after trabeculectomy

Thank you

Glaucoma clinic check up

gsensicle

Dry eyes through the night

Glaucoma / uveitis/cornea damage

Preserflo

cataract surgery

please recommend a glaucoma consultant for me.

miniject

Open angle and the gym

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Since the beginning of lockdown, has your screen time increased? Including working from home and family/personal time.

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