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by longhoc
Mon 13 May 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: laser treatment after graft
Replies: 5
Views: 4008

Re: laser treatment after graft

Hi Mousework, was in the same position myself and asked a leading consultant this same question ! As usual, the answer varies :-( but generally laser-after-grafting can help with some residual optical aberrations... but... irregularities -- especially those in the stromal bed between the graft and t...
by longhoc
Thu 09 May 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Prof. Massimo Lombardi and his Mini A.S.R.K. method
Replies: 9
Views: 9238

Re: Prof. Massimo Lombardi and his Mini A.S.R.K. method

Hi Bigbird

Thanks for the information and the link. As you say, you have to evaluate any treatment option very carefully for yourself -- doing your own research can help a lot with this task which is why it is useful when people share what they know, like you've done here.

Kind regards

Chris
by longhoc
Wed 08 May 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kerasoft IC too fragile?
Replies: 11
Views: 10568

Re: Kerasoft IC too fragile?

Hi Steven To answer your questions, from the top: 1) Alas no, they are not available from all NHS Eye Units. That's said, if you think this product may be of benefit to you (especially if you've already tried other lens types unsuccessfully) then you're perfectly in the right to ask if they could be...
by longhoc
Mon 29 Apr 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My Pentacam scans...
Replies: 2
Views: 3506

Re: My Pentacam scans...

Hi Munster, "congratulations" (maybe not exactly the right word !), you're on the borderline between "moderate" and "severe" Keratoconus. The assessment is usually based on the following criteria: The steepness of greatest curvature (Kmax, or "Km" in the model...
by longhoc
Wed 17 Apr 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Suture removal
Replies: 2
Views: 2434

Re: Suture removal

Hi Amer Oh, patience, yes, I've heard of people who have that :D :oops: But seriously, what you've been advised is correct. Suture removal affects the shape of the cornea. The shape of the cornea has a significant impact on your visual acuity. Unfortunately the cornea is not like a piece of elastic ...
by longhoc
Tue 16 Apr 2013 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Guide to Submitting a Claim for PIP
Replies: 29
Views: 47189

Guide to Submitting a Claim for PIP

(PIP is "Personal Independence Payments" which replaced DLA or "Disability Living Allowance" from April) Benefits and Work have produced excellent resources to help with completing an application for PIP. It goes through why you would be entitled and what the criteria are for pro...
by longhoc
Sat 06 Apr 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Frequently asked Questions - and Answers
Topic: Help Please
Replies: 12
Views: 18287

Re: Help Please

Hi Peter

Welcome to the Forum ! When I worse lenses, I hated losing them in the car. I always had to get someone with proper vision to find them for me... wish I'd known about the tights and vacuum idea then :D
by longhoc
Sat 06 Apr 2013 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: CHARLOTTE'S LEFT EYE AFTER ACUTE HYDROPS
Replies: 4
Views: 2952

Re: CHARLOTTE'S LEFT EYE AFTER ACUTE HYDROPS

Hi Angie Glad things are (another pun not intended but the phrase fits !) looking up for Char. At least, in so far as Char can cope pretty well and seems happy post-hydrops. I guess you and Chris know best of all that, if you had to score on a quality-of-life spectrum, where Char would be and it sou...
by longhoc
Thu 04 Apr 2013 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Eye charities and welfare benefits
Replies: 11
Views: 12095

Re: Eye charities and welfare benefits

I receive DLA at the moment (I won't go through the trials and tribulations of what it took to be deemed eligible for it) and am ready for my own personal PIP battle (and battle I'm sure it will be !) when the time comes. We try our level best to offer support to anyone who needs it if they are seek...
by longhoc
Wed 03 Apr 2013 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transferring Hospitals
Replies: 3
Views: 2678

Re: Transferring Hospitals

Hi longmover Well, my experience suggests you are indeed in the lap of the NHS Gods, and they can sometimes be a bit capricious ! When I transferred between NHS eye units, it was like I was starting from scratch. They could phone through to get my previous contact lens prescription and lens type, so...

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