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Glaucoma laser surgery

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Gingster Sun 29-Mar-26 09:08:50

Thanks teabagwoman.
I’m glad you cope ok.
I’m lucky too, living near a station and bus routes.
Just a matter of getting used to the idea of not jumping into the car at a minutes notice.
I will use cabs too.

teabagwoman Sun 29-Mar-26 08:46:10

I had to give up driving some time ago due to a glaucoma crisis in both eyes. Fortunately I live on the edge of a town so taxi fares don’t mount up that much. It’s inconvenient at times but less stressful and financially I’m better off.

Gingster Sun 29-Mar-26 08:37:48

I have glaucoma and following an in depth eye test , I’ve been told I cannot drive any more. It is a shock and I believe I’m a good, safe driver.,. I am appealing the decision and having an independent eye test next week.

Has anyone been in this situation and how did you cope. ?

alex101 Sat 14-Mar-26 19:24:05

I had a similar experience, laser didn't work for me either. Stronger drops made all the difference. Don't lose hope; there are still options to explore.

LadyGracie Sat 14-Mar-26 13:21:44

DH also had a trabeculectomy, his pressure is now in low single figures.

teabagwoman Sat 14-Mar-26 13:09:49

Drops and laser surgery failed to bring down the pressure in one of my eyes. I had surgery, a trabeculectomy, which did the trick. It was done as a day case and was quite straightforward.

truman Sat 14-Mar-26 11:30:47

I have Glaucoma in one eye. The drops did not bring down the pressure enough so my consultant did laser surgery on my eye. The surgery only brought down the pressure by 1 so my consultant said he would change my drops to stronger ones. As the laser surgery usually works in 80% of people I am wondering what will happen if the new drops dont work either. Has this happened to anyone else? Thank you