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'glasses/lenses' for driving at night

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...

Hello everyone a it of background. Just over a year ago I was diagnosed with ...

Seahorse0

•1 hour ago

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Post-op FAQs

Hello Glaucoma UK community, I am currently in the process of creating a page on our website for the most commonly asked questions with regards to glaucoma...

Hello Glaucoma UK community, I am currently in the process of creating a page o...

KieranGlaucomaUK

Administrator•2 hours ago

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bleb needling procedure recovery time

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, I had a Trabeculectomy just shy of 2 years ago which has been stable however...

Eyehelp5

•1 day ago

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Info needed please

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 Has anyone got any information on low blood pressure/nocturnal hypertension ...

Bazzer65

•2 days ago

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eye medication

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

hi there what is the difference between Tiopex and Cosopt can you use them toget...

Bellamolly60

•2 days ago

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Advice on Cataract surgery / narrow angle

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...

Hi all, First I must apologise, I am new to Glaucoma and looking to get some g...

Martyn321

•2 days ago

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dvla test

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...

hi , I’m new on here. I’m completely stressing about my test at Specsavers yest...

Ironer

•2 days ago

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How many drops in a bottle?

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...

My glaucoma prescription is 1 drop each eye 2 times a day of Simbrinza. My ques...

meandpd

•3 days ago

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Uvetis and Glaucoma and detached retinas

Hi, wondering what treatment people are having if they have uveitis and secondary glaucoma as result of this? I'm asthmatic so only one type of drop is...

Hi, wondering what treatment people are having if they have uveitis and secondar...

Wholeofthe

•3 days ago

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stent and cataract removal

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?

Has anyone had a stent fitted at the same time as the removal of a cataract? How...

Bill_Evans

•4 days ago

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sunken eyes

I have recently been diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma in my right eye. Prescribed lumigan eye drops which are doing a great job in reducing the pressure....

I have recently been diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma in my right eye. Prescr...

Sully59

•4 days ago

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DVLA Esterman test

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...

I am 73 and as my licence was coming up for renewal I received a letter from the...

monks100

•4 days ago

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Driving Licence revoked

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

my drivers license was revoked my DVLA for failing there fields test due to Glau...

2712

•4 days ago

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Post Preserflo implant

I recently had a Preserflo implant and have been applying the steroid and antibiotic drops. Is it okay to use dry eye drops as well? The eye is itchy and it...

I recently had a Preserflo implant and have been applying the steroid and antibi...

hirsey12

•4 days ago

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Thealoz Duo Gel availability

Just to say that after several months of unavailability on the NHS this excellent eye lubricant is now back at my pharmacy (in Somerset) Luckily I have been...

Just to say that after several months of unavailability on the NHS this excellen...

muddledme

•5 days ago

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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

•9 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

•12 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

•12 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

•13 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

•14 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

•17 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

•17 days ago

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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

•17 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

•18 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

•18 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

•20 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

•20 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

•22 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

•22 days ago

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DGSG - Digital glaucoma support group Tuesday 7 May 6.30-7.30pm Eye drops, what they do and how you administer them

Glaucoma UK run monthly DGSGs (Digital glaucoma support groups) Tuesday 7 May 6.30 to 7.30pm is the next one, focusing on Eye drops - what they do along with...

Glaucoma UK run monthly DGSGs (Digital glaucoma support groups) Tuesday 7 May 6....

HelenGlaucomaUK

•23 days ago

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Posts - Glaucoma UK | HealthUnlocked

Glaucoma UK

'glasses/lenses' for driving at night

Post-op FAQs

bleb needling procedure recovery time

Info needed please

eye medication

Advice on Cataract surgery / narrow angle

dvla test

How many drops in a bottle?

Uvetis and Glaucoma and detached retinas

stent and cataract removal

sunken eyes

DVLA Esterman test

Driving Licence revoked

Post Preserflo implant

Thealoz Duo Gel availability

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

DGSG - Digital glaucoma support group Tuesday 7 May 6.30-7.30pm Eye drops, what they do and how you administer them

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