Haptic/ Scleral lenses on the NHS

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Haptic/ Scleral lenses on the NHS

Postby m_meredith27 » Thu 16 Mar 2017 7:59 pm

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows anywhere that does haptic/ scleral lenses on the NHS? I have been fitted for some today but I have been told they will cost over £800! I live in the Midlands area but can travel.

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Re: Haptic/ Scleral lenses on the NHS

Postby sparkyaj » Fri 17 Mar 2017 6:34 pm

Hi, I have just posted a question on this too - I am looking to order some in for trials but have been told £600 per pair and last for 6 months which has worried me.

I really struggle with grp lenses. How did you find the comfort and vision with them??

Thanks, Alastair

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Re: Haptic/ Scleral lenses on the NHS

Postby Lia Williams » Fri 17 Mar 2017 6:46 pm

Yes you can get scleral lenses on the NHS.

You would need to get your GP to refer you to a hospital eye department. You would then probably see an ophthalmologist who would refer you to a specialist contact lens optician. The optician could be on the High Street or the hospital may have its own contact lens department.

There are lots of different types of lenses for KC and the large scleral lenses are only one of many different types so they may not necessarily choose the scleral lens for you.


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Re: Haptic/ Scleral lenses on the NHS

Postby m_meredith27 » Fri 17 Mar 2017 9:32 pm

Thank you for you replies, i have been signposted to an eye hospital in Birmingham that may be able to help, i will keep you posted on my progress. Alistair i have not been able to get on with an other lens, i was fitted with sclerals yesterday and I couldn't believe how comfortable the were! My vision came up as nearly 20/20 as well so the are definitely the lens i want.

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Re: Haptic/ Scleral lenses on the NHS

Postby sparkyaj » Fri 17 Mar 2017 10:37 pm

WOW, thats really reassuring to hear. If I could get my vision back the cost would become trivial but at the moment the cost and pain is not getting me anywhere near. Good luck!!


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