Anyone using SynergEyes KC Lenses??

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Re: Anyone using SynergEyes KC Lenses??

Postby chrisdemetriou » Thu 20 Nov 2008 5:52 pm

mine are £150 each....NHS must subsidise the cost quite alot then.
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Re: Anyone using SynergEyes KC Lenses??

Postby Andrew MacLean » Thu 20 Nov 2008 6:24 pm

The NHS charges a standard rate (currenly around £50 per lens) for all lenses, regardless of their original cost. therefore where the clinical indicators are right, it is possible to have a scleral which is extremely expensive as contact lenses go for the same price as a relatively less expensive RGP. The cost of the RGP is also subsidized, but not to so great an extent.

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Re: Anyone using SynergEyes KC Lenses??

Postby naveed » Fri 21 Nov 2008 11:37 am

Hi ,

I am getting Kerasoft 3 ....... Which one give best in vison and comfort

scleral , synerg or Kerasoft3

Bit confused

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Re: Anyone using SynergEyes KC Lenses??

Postby Lizb » Fri 21 Nov 2008 1:11 pm

From what my contact lens fitter has said it would depend on each individuals condition. Her opinion is that Kerasoft wouldnt give me as good vision as the SynergEyes lenses - she does fit both Kerasoft and SynergEyes to various patients so has experience of both types of lenses.
My contact lens fitter has been fitting the SynergEyes lenses for about 9-12 months now.
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Re: Anyone using SynergEyes KC Lenses??

Postby naveed » Fri 21 Nov 2008 2:31 pm


I hope kerasoft 3 works for me

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