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by Grant
Thu 14 May 2015 5:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rose K2 lens subsidised by NHS?
Replies: 5
Views: 4463

Re: Rose K2 lens subsidised by NHS?

Mine were K2, got them a few years back.
by Grant
Wed 13 May 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rose K2 lens subsidised by NHS?
Replies: 5
Views: 4463

Re: Rose K2 lens subsidised by NHS?

Pretty sure I was prescribed them by Leicester Royal Infirmary, will check an old lens holder when I get home tonight.
by Grant
Mon 11 May 2015 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "So what do you see then?"
Replies: 4
Views: 3925

"So what do you see then?"

If your experience is anything like mine this is pretty much the first question asked after telling someone you have KC. The widely shared New York Time Square image doesn't really reflect my reality but this was posted on Twitter last week and it pretty much nails it me. I'd be interested to know i...
by Grant
Thu 09 Apr 2015 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Portable Magnifiers - Which One?!
Replies: 3
Views: 3332

Re: Portable Magnifiers - Which One?!

Can't help on recommendations, this shop which is local to me has several to try: http://www.vistablind.org.uk/shop

I would imaging the RNIB shop in London would be another place to look.
by Grant
Sun 05 Apr 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: looking for advice!! dreadig the sun coming out!!
Replies: 2
Views: 2755

Re: looking for advice!! dreadig the sun coming out!!

I find polarised sunglasses help a lot, I wear them when driving on all but the darkest of days.
by Grant
Fri 20 Mar 2015 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Charge for Soft Contact Lenses
Replies: 8
Views: 9959

Re: Charge for Soft Contact Lenses

Hi frostyh2003,

I piggyback with Biofinity soft lenses and Leicester Royal Infirmary have told me to change them monthly - they give me 3 months supply at a time. I pay the £110/year for the RGPs and they provide the softs for no additional cost.
by Grant
Mon 02 Mar 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KC Group Survey
Replies: 8
Views: 19605

Re: KC Group Survey

The question about have you been to a meeting only allows one answer - I've been to two in different locations. It may give slightly skewed results if you're looking to measure the value of regional meetings.
by Grant
Tue 20 Jan 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lend Your Eyes
Replies: 0
Views: 2384

Lend Your Eyes

http://bemyeyes.org

Be My Eyes is an app that connects blind people with volunteer helpers from around the world via live video chat. Download now and start helping blind people see.


What a great idea, hopefully they'll expand beyond just Apple devices soon.
by Grant
Fri 16 Jan 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Access Technology
Replies: 1
Views: 1864

Re: Access Technology

Thanks Anne, may pop along if I can.

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