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by Andrew MacLean
Fri 30 Jan 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: dozens of steps forward, one step back?
Replies: 10
Views: 9096

dozens of steps forward, one step back?

At my clinic this week they noticed some inflammation on my PK graft. I guess that will explain the slight vision change in that eye. The ophthalmologist wasn't sure if it was a sign of rejection but has put me back on steroids (Dexamethasone): four a day for two weeks and two a day for two weeks th...
by Andrew MacLean
Thu 11 Dec 2014 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: newly diagnosed :)
Replies: 6
Views: 4931

Re: newly diagnosed :)

Hello AlJoRuB
Welcome to the forum. I;m sorry to hear about your cocktail of complaints, but it is good to see you posting here.
Every good wish
Andrew
by Andrew MacLean
Mon 08 Dec 2014 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Disability access
Replies: 4
Views: 3752

Re: Disability access

I'm surprised its as few as three quarters. In my experience it is closer to 100%
by Andrew MacLean
Wed 10 Sep 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lubricants
Replies: 6
Views: 5193

Re: Lubricants

Don't know that one, Lou. I use Clinitas Soothe.
by Andrew MacLean
Mon 08 Sep 2014 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Symptoms after a Cornea Transplant
Replies: 3
Views: 3372

Re: Symptoms after a Cornea Transplant

Dean Dry eye is a very common symptom after eye surgery. I used clinics soothe to easy mine. Your vision may fluctuate. Do not simply put this down to the 'normal' settling of your eye. Go to your eye care specialist (in Scotland we can walk into any high street optometrist, they will look at our ey...
by Andrew MacLean
Tue 12 Aug 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: scleral lens help please!
Replies: 5
Views: 4584

Re: scleral lens help please!

Have you tried drenching the lens when inserted with something g like Clnitas Soothe?
by Andrew MacLean
Tue 12 Aug 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: scleral lens help please!
Replies: 5
Views: 4584

Re: scleral lens help please!

I always used to rinse my sclera's thoroughly in saline, and then fill them with saline ahead of insertion. I don't know if it will work for you.
by Andrew MacLean
Tue 05 Aug 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RGP's - What Caused Red Eyes?
Replies: 1
Views: 2091

Re: RGP's - What Caused Red Eyes?

Could be anything, including an infection: please go to your eye care specialist for advice or action.
by Andrew MacLean
Wed 02 Jul 2014 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quick poll for contact lens wearers (especially Sclerals)
Replies: 2
Views: 3300

Re: Quick poll for contact lens wearers (especially Sclerals

1 No. I have found that being able to put in or take out my lenses without any aids (mirrors or little gadgets) is a great benefit
2 N/a for the reason stated above.

All the best.
by Andrew MacLean
Wed 02 Jul 2014 6:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My Scleral Lens Fitting Experience with Dr. Gemoules
Replies: 7
Views: 8222

Re: My Scleral Lens Fitting Experience with Dr. Gemoules

I got my sclera's on the NHS and they cost me the standard charge of (then) £48. I have no complaints about fit, oxygenation, vision or cost.

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