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by Lizb
Mon 24 Oct 2011 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: water and K
Replies: 1
Views: 2297

Re: water and K

how is it affecting your vision? I notice a massive difference if i'm dehydrated. To keep your fluids on a level balance you need to consistently drink sufficient fluid each day - you body initially stores it as it doesnt know when its going to get the next lot - same as starving yourself isnt a way...
by Lizb
Sat 15 Oct 2011 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A quick question
Replies: 20
Views: 15256

Re: A quick question

I am happy to help as well
by Lizb
Wed 12 Oct 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Extreme light sensitivity
Replies: 7
Views: 7041

Re: Extreme light sensitivity

Initally i noticed some sensitivity following cxl, however this had gone within the first couple of months. I havent noticed any longterm increase in light sensitivity since having cxl done 2 years ago and intacs 1 year ago. I am now living in australia and just coming into summer and can still mana...
by Lizb
Wed 10 Aug 2011 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In a lot of pain!!
Replies: 9
Views: 5438

Re: In a lot of pain!!

From my own experience, regarding KC care, if u are under a smaller nhs hospital then the knowledge isnt there so the care seems lower. However at the more specialist eye hospitals the knowledge is more extensive and therefore the standard of care seems better. My treatment at my initial hospital wa...
by Lizb
Sun 07 Aug 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: contact question
Replies: 11
Views: 7613

Re: contact question

i found to get a lens onto my cornea straight off i have to focus on a point past my finger rather than look at my finger, else the lens doesnt make it into my eye. This may help you
by Lizb
Thu 04 Aug 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cross Linking - After Effects
Replies: 9
Views: 9795

Re: Cross Linking - After Effects

I had to get my husband to help me to backwash my hair (it is somewhere down my back for not easy to wash) for about 3 weeks after cxl. I was bathing for around the same length of time. When i did finally shower i was extremely careful about getting shampoo and soap in my eyes and rinsing with salin...
by Lizb
Thu 04 Aug 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going back to contacts after Intacs
Replies: 3
Views: 3596

Re: Going back to contacts after Intacs

My astigamitism went from -10 to -7, and for me that was just outside the realm of gettting some vision in glasses we almost got there so dont discount the possibility until you have an eye test. I could see barely anything prior to the opp and only a line or so after without correction. I did have ...
by Lizb
Wed 03 Aug 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going back to contacts after Intacs
Replies: 3
Views: 3596

Re: Going back to contacts after Intacs

I had cxl 2-3 years ago, intacs last november and was cleared in april this year for trying contact lenses.

You will need to see your CL fitter as it is most likely your eye shape has changed so dont just start wearing your old CL without being reassessed.
by Lizb
Wed 03 Aug 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cross Linking - After Effects
Replies: 9
Views: 9795

Re: Cross Linking - After Effects

I had no end of pain until the bandage contact lens was taken out the following day after cxl. Could barely open my eye. I was recommended to take co-codamol rather than paracetamol after my procedure. I just took co-codamol and turned the lights out and slept/dozed for as much as was possible. Cont...
by Lizb
Wed 27 Jul 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What do I do
Replies: 9
Views: 6710

Re: What do I do

yes it is normal for your vision to be worse after cxl, part of the procedure is to 'scratch' the cornea so the collegan gets through the first layer. it will get better over time.

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