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by helenw1301
Thu 19 Feb 2015 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New location of self scans impossible to work with them.
Replies: 1
Views: 1925

New location of self scans impossible to work with them.

I work for a supermarket, which in the past week has gone through a partial refit. One of these things was to move the 10 self scans together which we had in a group of 6 and 4 together. In order to do this, they rotated the original 6 by 90 degrees and add 4 along side. The self scans now are right...
by helenw1301
Mon 08 Nov 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: INTACs failure
Replies: 5
Views: 4649

INTACs failure

I have been diagnosed with KC for 3.5 years now and its getting worse at an alarming rate. I had INTACs inserted in my right eye mid August. Today I had a 2nd follow up appt following an appt at the refractions clinic as had one 3 weeks after the op. A few days beforehand, my eye started to feel gri...
by helenw1301
Wed 22 Sep 2010 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could face the sack due to my KC!
Replies: 2
Views: 2730

Could face the sack due to my KC!

I work for a supermarket and could face the sack! :( :cry: As well as having KC, I have dyslexia. The store I work at had self scan tills installed in July. Due to the severe glare (some customers have moaned to me about the glare) omitting from the ss tills and the keypads on the manned tills and t...
by helenw1301
Sun 22 Aug 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this normal after INTACs operation?
Replies: 3
Views: 2755

Is this normal after INTACs operation?

I had my INTACs inserted in my right eye on Tuesday under general anaesthetic. This was my first ever operation. I am still experiencing pain in the eye and still having affects of the anaesthetic - such as getting tired very easily and quickly. Also I find it painful to read/concentrate/write for l...
by helenw1301
Wed 11 Aug 2010 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Showering/washing hair after intacs op
Replies: 3
Views: 2539

Showering/washing hair after intacs op

I will be having my INTAC inserted into my right eye this Tuesday and wondering what to do with regarding showering and washing my hair. I don't want water and shampoo to get into my eye. What did you do? I am asking now so I have time to buy something.
by helenw1301
Sun 09 May 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Intacs 10 days off work
Replies: 1
Views: 1644

Intacs 10 days off work

I've been given a date in August to have the operation under general anesthetic for my right eye. It will be my first ever operation done on me. I have been advised to take 10 days off sick. At work, I have filled in the planned absence forms for the pre-op 2.5 weeks before and operation itself and ...
by helenw1301
Sat 20 Feb 2010 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Intacs how long do I need to wait for the op
Replies: 1
Views: 1675

Intacs how long do I need to wait for the op

I am 29 and I have KC in my right eye for under 3 years now. In that time, I had my prescription for my glasses change 5 times. A few months ago, I tried a gas permeable contact lens. All it did was to make my eye very raw and streaming with tears. Was told that I required INTACs in my right eye as ...
by helenw1301
Wed 17 Jun 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Frequently asked Questions - and Answers
Topic: I cannot wear my contact lens due to hayfever. What next?
Replies: 2
Views: 4553

I cannot wear my contact lens due to hayfever. What next?

It has made my hayfever ultra sensitive - even without my contact lens in. I'm taking medication and makes no difference. When I had it on in the hospital - I was fine. Now I can only wear it for 2 hours maximum before my eye gets so sore and dry. When I put the lens in - my eye waters for 10 mins I...
by helenw1301
Mon 13 Apr 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Contact Lenses - NHS
Replies: 2
Views: 2086

Contact Lenses - NHS

Later this week, I am attending my first appt at the contact lens clinic at the local hospital. I have KC in my right eye for just under 2 years and has deterioated rapidly in the past 14 months. I had to have 4 different prescriptions in my right lens for my specs in that time. I have a few questio...
by helenw1301
Tue 03 Mar 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KC worsening and problem at work
Replies: 8
Views: 4533

KC worsening and problem at work

I had KC for just under 2 years now. Last week I went to the eye clinc to check my KC and has deteriotated a lot in my right eye. Now I am being referred to the contact lens clinic. Does anyone know the rough waiting time of going to the contact lens clinic based on your experience? Also I work in a...

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