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Normal pressure glaucoma -having a rant

I’ve just recently been diagnosed with normal pressure glaucoma. I’ve always been very short sighted so Ive always had regular eye checks from a contact lens...

I’ve just recently been diagnosed with normal pressure glaucoma. I’ve always b...

WaitandSee

•2 days ago

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Narrow lens laser treatment

Hello All. About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with glaucoma and prescribed Latanaprost. A month ago, I was told I had narrow lens glaucoma and was given laser...

Hello All. About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with glaucoma and prescribed Latan...

Fredeye

•6 days ago

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Posterior vitreous detachment

I had an unexpected issue in the last few days which started with large black flashes then the following day black ‘squiggles’ - went to Eye AandE and they...

I had an unexpected issue in the last few days which started with large black fl...

Gillian36

•6 days ago

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SLT is an option?

Hi all, I have been diagnosed 'Ocular Hypertension' (27/23). I have started Latanoprost but quickly started quite bad reaction ( shortness of breath,...

Hi all, I have been diagnosed 'Ocular Hypertension' (27/23). I have started Lat...

morgan54

•7 days ago

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Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatments?

Hi. I am looking for people who have or have had RVO (retinal vein occlusion) and have had Ozurdex injections to treat this issue. I'm working with a pharma...

Hi. I am looking for people who have or have had RVO (retinal vein occlusion) a...

BluePE

•8 days ago

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Monopost and hayfever medication

Hi - I am using Monopost for high IOP. I have narrow angles but no Glaucoma. I used to use Piriton for hayfever but have read that it is not good to take...

Hi - I am using Monopost for high IOP. I have narrow angles but no Glaucoma. I...

Monopost

•11 days ago

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Strenuous Activity & Glaucoma Progression

Hi. We've been closely studying my NTG with OCT for many years and found some surprising results regarding the connection between strenuous physical activity...

Hi. We've been closely studying my NTG with OCT for many years and found some s...

watiop_dan

•11 days ago

24 Replies

Trabeculectomy tips?

Hi I was diagnosed two or three years ago just prior to my 50th birthday. Drops have been ok but left eye seems to be deteriorating quite rapidly. I am having...

Hi I was diagnosed two or three years ago just prior to my 50th birthday. Drops...

RobMitchell

•11 days ago

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Glaucoma dvla test

Hi, just have been getting treatment for pigment dispersion glaucoma for 6 year. I've had full field of vision. I've had one lot of bilateral selective laser...

Hi, just have been getting treatment for pigment dispersion glaucoma for 6 year....

WillyC75

•12 days ago

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have been told that glaucoma is progressing and may need surgery Anxious

Diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma in October Last week told that it is progressing and eye drops weren’t working Now on monopost, trusopt and tiopex...

Diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma in October Last week told that it is pr...

Crafty-gran

•12 days ago

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Paul Tube implant for Glaucoma

Hello, I am new here and wonder if anyone else has experience of having this surgery? After many years of using various eye drops and also an unsuccessful SLT...

Hello, I am new here and wonder if anyone else has experience of having this sur...

Rainyday2024

•14 days ago

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Asthma and Glaucoma

Anybody here have Asthma and Glaucoma just wondering how they get on with having both,also didn't realise a lot of medication can raise eye pressure,makes me...

Anybody here have Asthma and Glaucoma just wondering how they get on with having...

Bigbrother-8

•14 days ago

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Blood Pressure Tablets vs Glaucoma

Hi all, Does anyone have any experience with taking blood pressure tablets after being diagnosed with Glaucoma? I have moderate glaucoma in my right eye,...

Hi all, Does anyone have any experience with taking blood pressure tablets afte...

Jeffvader

•16 days ago

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Appointment Update

Hello. Following my recent post about my dry eyes, I had my follow-up appointment on Monday nearly 4 months post right trabeculectomy & it did not go well....

Hello. Following my recent post about my dry eyes, I had my follow-up appointme...

Mitziecat

•16 days ago

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Posts - Glaucoma UK | HealthUnlocked

Glaucoma UK

All posts for May 2024

Normal pressure glaucoma -having a rant

Narrow lens laser treatment

Posterior vitreous detachment

SLT is an option?

Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatments?

Monopost and hayfever medication

Strenuous Activity & Glaucoma Progression

Trabeculectomy tips?

Glaucoma dvla test

have been told that glaucoma is progressing and may need surgery Anxious

Paul Tube implant for Glaucoma

Asthma and Glaucoma

Blood Pressure Tablets vs Glaucoma

Appointment Update

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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