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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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Apologies in advance for too much or too little information. I’m not sure where to turn to next after a rather distressing recent appointment and would welcome...

I am past 70 so needed to apply for license renewal. I know I have glaucoma in one eye so when I filled out the form online I ticked the box for eye...

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...

I posted here a few weeks ago about being made to switch from small bottles of Dorzolomide to single dose units. (Both are preservative-free.) I have now...

I have Normal Tension Glaucoma and had a Deep Scleretomy operation on my right eye 18 months ago ( I believe this is a similar operation to a trab, the aim...

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,...

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...

Diagnosed with PDS left eye and pigmentary glaucoma right eye over a year ago. Been on several drops with varying success. Now awaiting MIGS. Basic advice from...

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....

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...

Hi, After some advice or thoughts really. I have glaucoma in one eye, damage already done, had a couple of surgeries to help with pressure (MIGS) and am now 6...

So my mum had a successful 'shunt' insertion last year which has reduced the pressure and kept it stable. However she's always complained of a darkness like...

Hello,Has anyone had experience of suddenly developing a shadow in your vision? I did lose vision 35 years ago and it was the result of swelling in the optic...

Has anyone any experience of this? Did it help if so? A YAG capsulotomy is a special laser treatment used to improve the vision after cataract surgery. It is...

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 have pigmentary glaucoma for 19 years now and after drops stopped working literally overnight and spikes returned I had my first trab in my right eye 5...

I have been told I have pseudo exfoliation syndrome, is it safe to have cataract surgery. The consultant I saw said I had 10times the risk. In the beginning...

My eyes feel gritty from my glaucoma eye drops is it safe to use ordinary eye drops, I am new to all this.

Hello all, Just wanted to ask about your experience with contact lenses after Paul implant (or any alternative drainage device). How soon were you able to...

Hello everyone, Just a quick one, to invite you all to join Glaucoma UK's digital glaucoma support group tonight on Zoom. We have an open question and answer...

I was recently referred by my optician as slight differences were noted since last year’s appointment. My referral outcome letter says my optician was “……...

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, first post for me. I’ve been reading your messages since February and they have been very helpful so thank you all!! This is the rather longwinded...

Hello, I had preser flow shunt 16 months ago in both eyes. All ok so far. Recently I’ve felt one of my eyes a tad irritated. Only a little bit. I’m not...