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by DAWNANN
Wed 10 Oct 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: pain and sensitivity to light
Replies: 8
Views: 6474

Re: pain and sensitivity to light

Hello. I suffer light sensativity and I have been told its due to a scarring on my cornea due to a recent viral outbreak, im on tapering steroid eye drops as they also diagnosed me with allergic conjunctivitus :( Not sure if I will have to live with light sensativity or if it will go away :P I guess...
by DAWNANN
Mon 24 Sep 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Light sensativity following Simplex Virus Outbreak
Replies: 4
Views: 3162

Re: Light sensativity following Simplex Virus Outbreak

Thought I would just post an update as it might help someone else out there. After an emergency visit to my local eye hospital I saw a lovely locum doctor who had time for me to explain myself by this time im nearly not able to open my eyes due to the light and the disscomfort was driving me crazy a...
by DAWNANN
Fri 21 Sep 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Light sensativity following Simplex Virus Outbreak
Replies: 4
Views: 3162

Light sensativity following Simplex Virus Outbreak

I have just recovered from an outbreak of the simplex virus in my right eye. I was told not to wear my hard lens in my eye untill the virus had gone, but during suffering this virus and now im still extreemly light sensative. My consultant says Im suffering with dry eyes and has prescribed me Optive...
by DAWNANN
Wed 20 Jun 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Got my graft date at last!
Replies: 22
Views: 15720

Re: Got my graft date at last!

Good wishes for your op. Im one year on today and life is so good. My vision is now 6/6. Today thinking about my donor a lot. Don't be nervous be excited and look forward to exciting things. Regards Dawn x
by DAWNANN
Mon 21 Nov 2011 9:29 am
Forum: Frequently asked Questions - and Answers
Topic: Hello and Help!
Replies: 8
Views: 11566

Re: Hello and Help!

Hello, Im 46 and had a full thickness graft in June this year. I was frightened but now realise there was no need.Had mine at Moorfields the surgeons were great. Thanks to Mr Larkin I can now see very well with my left eye. Had my continual stitch out 4 weeks ago and replaced with individual ones as...
by DAWNANN
Wed 09 Nov 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A quick question
Replies: 20
Views: 15256

Re: A quick question

Me too. Dawn x
by DAWNANN
Wed 09 Nov 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: have date for surgery -so nervous now
Replies: 6
Views: 4256

Re: have date for surgery -so nervous now

Hi, good luck with the op. I too work in care as a support worker. I had my op in June and had my stitches adjusted 10 days ago. I would reccomend 2 weeks off but see how it goes. Try not to worry, its the fear of the unknown. I was in tears as I went for my op but now I look back and realise I didn...
by DAWNANN
Sat 18 Jun 2011 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Boooooo
Replies: 2
Views: 2130

Re: Boooooo

Thats great news. Must be such a fantastic feeling. Im off for my corneal graft monday, just want to be put to sleep so its all over as I waited 9 months for this. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Dawn
by DAWNANN
Fri 03 Jun 2011 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: One month on
Replies: 3
Views: 2855

Re: One month on

Hello. I was very interested to read your post. Im 2 weeks on Monday and very nervous. Please keep posting and I will keep reading. No regrets then. I have no idea how long I might be off work but I suppose I will have to go with the flow. Keep well x
by DAWNANN
Mon 23 May 2011 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Travelling expenses
Replies: 8
Views: 4920

Re: Travelling expenses

Thats right take your ticket and appointment letter to the cashiers office on the ground floor at Moorfields with proof of your entitlement ie tax credit card and they refund you. Im off today for my pre op assesment, very nervous.

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