UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hi All,

I had my yearly checkup with the centre for sight in London and was told that i could get Toric ICL done on both eyes if i want. I'm keen to learn more from those that got it done. The cost is also an issue at £3,450 per eye, not cheap.

Thanks,

Ian

i got CXL done on my left eye in September 2011 for £1,100. It was done by the Centre for Sight in London, i'd highly recommend them. You will need a week off work after the procedure.

Has anyone else had the Toric ICL fitted and if they could share their expericence it would be very helpful

You would need to allow about 4 or 5 months for correspondence with BUPA before you get approval but as Chris says, it all depends on the T&Cs but don't give up.....

Hi,

I just wanted to let everyone know that BUPA finally agreed to pay for my CXL procedure after a lot correspondence..great news.

Thanks,

Ian

Its epi-on

i had this procedure done on my left eye on wednesday and i have to say that it wasnt as bad as i thought. They used the daya disruptor to create tiny holes in my cornea so the drops could penetrate my eye before using the uv light. they then applied a contact lens/patch to the eye. There was no rea...

Hi Bongo,

I'm getting CXL/C3R done in a few weeks, how was the procedure, how are your eyes now and what should i expect.

Thanks,

Ian

thanks, how are your eyes now. Have they improved.

hi, where did you both get the procedure done, was the epithelium removed or did they use the Daya Disruptor.