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by sophietw
Thu 12 Jun 2014 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quick poll for contact lens wearers (especially Sclerals)
Replies: 2
Views: 3299

Quick poll for contact lens wearers (especially Sclerals)

Hello All, I was hoping to pick your collective brains briefly! I have noticed that my patients I fit in the hospital with lenses such as sclerals, mini-sclerals, soclears, synergeyes etc, some of whom rely on a little lens holder ('large sucker') for inserting the lens and little suckers for removi...
by sophietw
Tue 30 Jul 2013 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nhs appointment .. What do you think?
Replies: 6
Views: 5507

Re: Nhs appointment .. What do you think?

That's really outrageous. SO unsympathetic! Why on earth should it matter that you went privately for some of your treatment? The Consultant should have applauded you for being proactive and for saving the NHS hundreds of pounds, as you've saved them a job. Thankfully this is not the mentality of mo...
by sophietw
Wed 24 Apr 2013 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 22 Years On.. and its Advice Time!
Replies: 14
Views: 12886

Re: 22 Years On.. and its Advice Time!

Hi Shiraz, To answer your questions.. ICD lenses have pretty much the same oxygen permeability as SoClear lenses. They are not actually made of the same material, but the Dk (unit of oxygen permeability) is very similar. Both have a very high Dk, and for the vast majority of people should let adequa...
by sophietw
Sun 14 Apr 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: semi sclerale lens
Replies: 7
Views: 5169

Re: semi sclerale lens

Hia, I fit a lot of scleral and semi-scleral lenses, and I agree bubbles can be a pain in the bum for many new wearers! But no doubt you will get over that bump and crack it soon. The tips already given are spot on. To summarise proper insertion technique: - Make sure the lens is filled to the very ...
by sophietw
Fri 15 Mar 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Milton Keynes RGP fitting
Replies: 4
Views: 3318

Re: Milton Keynes RGP fitting

Brian Tompkins in Northampton is fantastic. Not too far from Milton Keynes? His practice is Tompkins Knight & Son.
by sophietw
Fri 15 Mar 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 22 Years On.. and its Advice Time!
Replies: 14
Views: 12886

Re: 22 Years On.. and its Advice Time!

Hi oneeyedraz, Having just read your post, the first thing that came to mind was 'ICD lenses would work for this person'. ICD stands for Irregular Corneal Design, and they are a bit like SoClears, but about 2mm bigger at 16.5mm diameter. Because of the extra size they can vault over your entire corn...
by sophietw
Thu 08 Nov 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: scleral lens help
Replies: 20
Views: 18030

Re: scleral lens help

Hi lasikmonkey, There are a few manufacturers besides Ken of mini-scleral type lenses, around the 14mm diameter mark, and there is a new lens design just been launched called ICD ('irregular cornea design') which are 16.5mm diameter, and can vault most irregularities. They are very new so you may ha...
by sophietw
Mon 08 Aug 2011 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Solutions
Replies: 13
Views: 9121

Re: Solutions

There's a solution called Menicare Plus (made by Menicon) which is an RGP solution and has a much less gloopy consistancy than Boston/B+L/Boots. It's good stuff, and my patients seem to get on with it well. The only trouble is not many places stock it, but I'm pretty sure you can buy it online. Alte...
by sophietw
Mon 23 Aug 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternative to Miraflow cleaner
Replies: 16
Views: 12884

Re: Alternative to Miraflow cleaner

Hello, I have been using a Miraflow copy-cat called 'Crystal Cleaner', which is very similar indeed, and alcohol-based just like Miraflow. It works just as well. Your optom can get it from a contact lens manufacturer called No.7. Moorfields are also now stocking it. Hope that helps! By the way, to t...
by sophietw
Mon 15 Feb 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wondering what to do.
Replies: 7
Views: 4297

Re: Wondering what to do.

Hello, Loads of good suggestions here about treating the cause of dry eyes and artificial tears, but just a thought about lens types and dry eyes- you might want to consider trying a lens which can protect the corneas, such as a mini-scleral lens. These can be from 14-18mm ish and vault the cornea, ...

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