What is Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy. Although raised intraocular pressure is...

Join Now

Free, anonymous support from people just like you.

We're on Facebook!
Check out our page!
DS Store is Open
DS t-shirts and more
Advertisement
Discussion:
Red eyes!
Watch this 
View More Posts Ignore
Hello...I am new to this, so bear with me! I was diagnosed with glaucoma at the age of 11, and have had 8 surgeries on my eyes. I am 27 now, and in the past few years have developed pingueculas (yellowish growths) on my eyes, and my eyes are VERY red. I have had 2 pingueculas removed surgically, and have the scars to prove it. I was just curious if anyone else has experienced anything like this.
Posted on 03/04/09, 10:03 pm
6 Replies Add Your Reply
Reminder: This is a support group for Glaucoma. We trust you will do your best to remain positive and helpful. For more information, see our rules of the road.

You may also create your own Member Groups where you can moderate the discussion.
Comment:
Email me when others reply to this topic help
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #1 - 03/05/09  2:46am
" I've only had glaucoma for a year. My eyes became quite red while on the eyedrops, Lumigan. "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #2 - 03/05/09  12:43pm
" My eyes are red after being on Xatalan.Sometimes they sting after using the drops. I have now been changed to Lumigan. "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #3 - 05/13/09  6:58pm
" i was diagnosed when I was something like 16, im 22 now. I've been on all sorts of drops and have a negative reaction to steroids. I had laser surgery in my left eye and it did absolutely nothing. my eyes get red and bloodshot when I don't take my eye drops (alphagan). I have always figured it was from the pressure "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #4 - 05/16/09  6:41pm
" There is a very effective and safe natural cure available. You would not even have to change your eye drops etc. while you try it. "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #5 - 05/17/09  2:29pm
" Any natural cure would only be supplemental to medical advice. "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #6 - 05/22/09  5:07am
" first let me say my doctors told me it was rare to find someone that was diagnised at a young age like i was, its comforting a little anyways my eyes get really red and itchy all the time it causes me headaches, i didnt go thrugh such a difficult time with my eyes i;m sorry to hear about what your going through see if you can switch your drops "

Add Your Reply
Advertisement

Advertisement
Content on DailyStrength.org is for informational purposes only. We do not provide any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. More info
Portions of support group and treatment information provided by Wikipedia under the GNU FDL license
Copyright 2006-2009, DailyStrength, Inc. All rights reserved.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Report Abuse | HSW International | HSW China | HSW Brazil