Eyes specialists? Need HELP with Glaucoma,
Hi,
I need some advise/help with Glaucoma which is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye. Anyone who could provide me with more info & some advise....? Is it better being seen/treated in UK or NZ? It usually affect people over 80 yet my ex has just been diagnosed with it at 30! Just need some advise really... |
Re: Eyes specialists? Need HELP with Glaucoma,
My Dad has glaucoma and as a result I get free eye tests in Britain (as I'm over 40). Wonder if that will be the same in NZ. Dream on !
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Re: Eyes specialists? Need HELP with Glaucoma,
Originally Posted by Ray and Debbie
(Post 8652439)
My Dad has glaucoma and as a result I get free eye tests in Britain (as I'm over 40). Wonder if that will be the same in NZ. Dream on !
Matewx :wub:, I'm sorry I can't help you with this. I'm sure both countries will be equally well-equipped to treat it, but your ex needs to start the treatment sooner rather than later. |
Re: Eyes specialists? Need HELP with Glaucoma,
Originally Posted by Matewx
(Post 8650645)
Hi,
I need some advise/help with Glaucoma which is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye. Anyone who could provide me with more info & some advise....? Is it better being seen/treated in UK or NZ? It usually affect people over 80 yet my ex has just been diagnosed with it at 30! Just need some advise really... |
Re: Eyes specialists? Need HELP with Glaucoma,
[QUOTE=Matewx;8650645]Hi,
I need some advise/help with Glaucoma which is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye. QUOTE] This is a really good site http://www.glaucoma.org.nz/ it can hit at any age and you do not have to be over 80. I have glaucoma in my family and have my eyes checked regulary - I was referred for further investigation I could have gone to the public clinic at Grenlane, Auckland or I could go privately. I decided to go privately to the Eye Clinic http://www.eyeinstitute.co.nz/ and then went for a follow up to the initial appointment I went to Greenlane Opthalmic Clinic (part of Auckland DHB) as it was cheaper. Both of them were very good and provided very good service. I have been referred to an opthalmic clinic in the UK before moving out here and I have to say the service and explaination I received here in NZ was a lot better than the UK. Hope this helps |
Re: Eyes specialists? Need HELP with Glaucoma,
Originally Posted by Matewx
(Post 8650645)
Hi,
I need some advise/help with Glaucoma which is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye. Anyone who could provide me with more info & some advise....? Is it better being seen/treated in UK or NZ? It usually affect people over 80 yet my ex has just been diagnosed with it at 30! Just need some advise really... Good luck. Pat. |
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