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by gsward
Fri 06 May 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What to do when the hospital doesn't answer?
Replies: 3
Views: 2356

Re: What to do when the hospital doesn't answer?

Have you tried the "Orders" team? They are in the room next to the waiting area for Clinic 4.

Email: meh-tr.contactlenses@nhs.net
Phone: 020 7566 2100
by gsward
Wed 23 Feb 2022 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post Op Recovery
Replies: 2
Views: 8261

Re: Post Op Recovery

There are a couple of ways to tackle this. You could speak to your employers Occupational Health team (maybe part of HR). Alternatively have look at "working with KC" in particular the fully funded "Access to Work" scheme here https://www.keratoconus-group.org.uk/index.php/access...
by gsward
Thu 10 Feb 2022 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Graft number 2
Replies: 11
Views: 5357

Re: Graft number 2

You will recall that it was decided at the time of the graft they would not insert the IOL lens but do that later. That second stage was completed 12 weeks to the day after the graft. The vision was good the following day and I have a scheduled review appointment in a week, but all feeling and looki...
by gsward
Thu 10 Feb 2022 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Full thickness cornea graft
Replies: 44
Views: 17359

Re: Full thickness cornea graft

I'm sure they won't rush to insert a lens. Many of us do have them (i have two). It really depends on how things heal internally and the various parts that would normally hold the lens in place. There are lot's of contact lens options too and getting some vision is going to help overall with balance...
by gsward
Wed 09 Feb 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Full thickness cornea graft
Replies: 44
Views: 17359

Re: Full thickness cornea graft

Paula, it's good to get your update. Given time, the eye can settle down quite well. Even routine graft patients sometimes have to wait 9 months or more for the best outcome. Your husband has had a lot of internal surgery so it will take time. It's also good that he has adapted to the new situation ...
by gsward
Mon 31 Jan 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: contact lenses + cold sores
Replies: 3
Views: 1765

Re: contact lenses + cold sores

Exactly - couple of rounds of "Happy Birthday", plus maybe sanitiser, but don't get that in your eye either.
by gsward
Mon 31 Jan 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: contact lenses + cold sores
Replies: 3
Views: 1765

Re: contact lenses + cold sores

It would be safe to say you don't want a cold sore (herpes) in your eye. However your lens is not of itself going to cause this, it is really about treatment of the cold sore and good cross-infection control.
by gsward
Fri 07 Jan 2022 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aged 43 and potentially need graft- terrified
Replies: 3
Views: 1548

Re: Aged 43 and potentially need graft- terrified

A lot of us go through most of life with 'mild' KC that is successfully managed with RGP and later Scleral lenses. Mine started to progress again a little older than you and increasingly getting a good fit was more of a challenge for the optometrists and changes in fit and prescription became more f...
by gsward
Tue 04 Jan 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 1681

Re: Any suggestions?

Her GP can refer her. With the greatest respect to the Boots Optom, they are not the best person to make that decision. Given there may be a wait, the sooner you get referred the better.
by gsward
Mon 03 Jan 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 1681

Re: Any suggestions?

We are usually reluctant to suggest medication on the forum. However, as Hylo-Tear is available over the counter an alternative might be to try Hylo-Nite. It is a lubricant that stays on the eye overnight rather than running away. Hylo-Tear is one of the more liquid products in the range. You really...

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