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by David Bennett
Thu 22 May 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Had my second CT, time to consider CXL...
Replies: 16
Views: 10258

Re: Had my second CT, time to consider CXL...

CXL is by my thinking a bit of a "no brainer" for even mildly progressing KC. There are very little side effects and the stabilisation of the cornea post treatment is, in all cases I have seen in my practice, superb.
Now available in most NHS establishments thanks to NICE. :-)
Best
David
by David Bennett
Wed 22 Aug 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Beta Spectrin
Replies: 3
Views: 2524

Re: Beta Spectrin

That's stunning research! WOW!!!

With this stuff going on in 10 years it may be possible to really help and solve the progression of KC. These guys need lots of money!
Best

David
by David Bennett
Wed 22 Aug 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Part of my iris has turned black
Replies: 6
Views: 4500

Re: Part of my iris has turned black

Craig, Dont worry! it is as Lynn says an iridectomy and they come in all shapes and sizes. It allos the fluid of the ye to drain more efficiently.

Best

David
by David Bennett
Wed 22 Aug 2007 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2nd Day in RGP's....questions
Replies: 13
Views: 6885

Re: 2nd Day in RGP's....questions

Sounds as if the fitting is not quite spot on...
I'd pop back to the prescriber asap and get him/her to have quick look at it. They'll know what to do!

Good luck

David
by David Bennett
Tue 05 Jun 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lenses and Hayfever
Replies: 16
Views: 7576

1) Cool compresses
2) Alomide eye drops (on rx- ask the gp)
3) Lots of lubrication (systane or Theratears)

No lens wear??...only joking!

Hope that helps
David
by David Bennett
Tue 22 Aug 2006 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Allergy to Chloramophenicol?
Replies: 16
Views: 7452

Hi sally, if you have a presevative allergy try to make a note of which on it is. They are listed ont he back of the bottle. Most likely to be benxalkonium Chloride? Minims are fab. All non preserved solutions are fab. Preservatives are evil, but sometimes a necessity! Glad to hear you are on the me...
by David Bennett
Tue 22 Aug 2006 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: allergic to solution
Replies: 8
Views: 3387

Miraflow as a wetting agent...owwweeeee! Can I echo Johns comments! It's a bit like getting oxysept 1 in the eye (essentially Hyrogen Peroxide, so converts the tear layer into a dilute solution of sulphuric acid...no wonder it stings... It's to do with PH you see? If you add in a solution to the eye...
by David Bennett
Tue 22 Aug 2006 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: contact lens and dry eyes
Replies: 8
Views: 4292

Hi Debby, Talk to your Optom about the DSE regulations wrt the use od VDU screens. I think you'll find that uou need to cut doen the amountot time you use the screen or take Regular breaks. other tips include: 1) Put Plants around the screen (add to the humidity) 2) add pots cups of water around the...
by David Bennett
Tue 22 Aug 2006 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Corneal Transplant Operation
Replies: 18
Views: 8385

Just logged in - first time for a while! Re grafts: Always, always, always, a last resort....did I say always...yes!! Good ophthalmic surgeons are pragmatic and realistic. They should know that *all* avenues must be explored before grafting - not all do. The corneal specialist ophthalmoloists are th...
by David Bennett
Mon 05 Jun 2006 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: opticians
Replies: 10
Views: 5495

Emma,

Shelly Bansal in "Norf Larndon" is excellent. He ought to be able to hekp out by advising you appropriately.

He's in the 'phone book!

David

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