Recent Content by giddy_kipper

Thank you both for the replies

Hi, I have been having Lucentis injections into both eyes - had my 4th round yesterday and have been informed by the DVLA that I need to attend a group 1 field of vision test at my local Specsavers. This has been picked up as I had to apply for renewal of my 3 year licence. I am feeling very...

Hi. I was diagnosed with significant maculopathy to both eyes and it was really affecting my central vision although I was always legal to drive. I was told I needed lucentis to both eyes indefinitely, but I'm delighted to report that after just three treatments to both eyes I didn't need to...

Has she been tested for anaemia Diane? I have frequent bouts and cannot stay awake. I call it 'bone tired' because that's how it feels. Sometimes I just have to stop what I'm doing and just go to sleep, although it's usually a deep sleep. It's definitely not fun when sugars are running high...

Morning @himtoo bilaterally meaning both eyes at the same time :::eeek::: The thought of double the number of hospital visits was enough to make me grit my teeth (and my eyes!) and get on with it. Still at least I know what to expect now. Might just speak to the company and see what I can...

Thanks for the response @himtoo, Just visited the site and had a read. I'm being treated for maculopathy and a quick google has shown that my hospital may be running a clinical trial using the mask alongside lucentis for this. Funnily enough 'very unpleasant' were the words I used to describe...

Thanks Catherine

Hi, I had my first Lucentis injections a week ago and I am still having a little ache and grittiness now and then in my right eye. This was the worst affected following the treatment and stayed pinkish for a couple of days after. I get a very quick nano-second of an ache at the back when I...

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