Something strange happened to me the other day. I went to an ophthalmologist
for an eye examine. Part of the procedure was to examine for closed angle
glaucoma. This procedure requires the use of a lens placed in intimate
contact with the eyeball. The procedure took approximately 5 ...

In the next few days, the House of Commons is due to vote on Dr Evan
Harris's (Lib Dem) bill for presumed consent of Organs for Transplants.
The Conservative and Lib Dem MPs have been given a "free" vote, allowed to
make up their own minds on the issue.

Anyone ever heard of Iopidine? Any thoughts or comments???  
MC

that this is an old wives tale  or something . A man I met recently told
me that his friend used his glaucoma meds , shortly after cataract
surgery and was blinded ? I know I am not to use mine , but did consider
it as my eyes are uncomfortable . I have been using liquigel and ...

This weekend I was talking to a lady who is a diabetic.  She said her
IOP has been 26 in both eyes for several years.  Her doctor hasn't put
her on eye drops because her glaucoma is due to her diabetes, and
because once she starts on those drops, she'll be stuck with them for

Just got back from the doctor's office and the Lumigan seems to be
working!  Pressure in my left eye, the more troublesome one, is down
from 22 three weeks ago to 15.  w00t!
He asked me to come back in three months for a pressure check.  What

Hi every one
We now know the current home tonometer is "Proview"
Does any body knows other Brands in the market?
OR, Does any new modification happen to this Proview?

I had a picture taken of the back of my eye before the surgery. Since he
made a number of holes with the laser to help drain the fluid, will I be
able to see those holes when a later picture is taken?

Hi every body.
Please who can tell me the Safe dose of Vitamin "E"
to be taken daily for a long term to keep my vision safe?
Thanks

What medications would be safe to take with NTG ?  Its coming up to winter
here and I usually get at least one ripper of a cold !
Thanks
Regards

Dear Group/Dr. Cohen:
    A friend of mine's mother has macular degeneration and had an occular
angiogram to investigate the blood flow in her eye.
    Since blood flow--or lack thereof--has been implicated in glaucoma,

When the eye pressure is checked. Should the readings be the same in
both eyes?  If not, how far apart can they be before it is an issue of
concern, or before it should be rechecked for accuracy?
Is a difference of 1- 2 acceptable? How about greater than 2? What is

Is it possible that there will be no change in my pressure after
surgery?
I've heard it will go down if sucessful, but that it might actually go
up if not.

I forgot how to spell it. Should I expect to feel some warmth or
discomfort during surgery? The surgery is to drop my pressure. What % of
patients feel absolutely nothing?  

Hi, all,
I'm no fan of herbs.  But apparently several studies support the use
of ginkgo biloba to help promote eye health, and I've begun to
consider whether I should add it to my routine.