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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 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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

Hello I had a right trabeculectomy nearly 4 months ago & all was well until about a week ago. I have used regular lubricating drops as I have had the same...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 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 , 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...

my drivers license was revoked my DVLA for failing there fields test due to Glaucoma is there any surgical procedure to improve my condition

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...

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

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 healthy & 65. Very myopic (-10 & -9) with glaucoma in left eye). I have just dropped below DVLA driving limit so consultant is recommending cataract...

(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...

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?

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 did skim this site to see if anyone recently asked about my question, but didn't see anything. I have cataract operations on 12 and 19 June (I also...

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....