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Re: DMEK experience

Postby space_cadet » Tue 04 Oct 2022 3:46 pm

Moorfields have a eclo! And i find it staggering that RNIB have said their are no eclo in London
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Re: DMEK experience

Postby space_cadet » Tue 04 Oct 2022 3:48 pm

I just found this page rather easily and at the top is a phone number for the ECLO team based at Moorfields

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/content/p ... ounselling
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Re: DMEK experience

Postby Anne Klepacz » Tue 04 Oct 2022 4:24 pm

I don't know who spoke to you at RNIB, but ECLOs aren't in 'an area' - they work in hospitals and Moorfields has several. There's usually someone at the Information Hub just by the main entrance to the clinics on the right hand side (not the A&E entrance) or if that's not manned, then there's an office just at the beginning of the corridor on the left of the main entrance. Sorry, when I suggested the ECLO at Moorfields I assumed you knew where to find them. So glad you've had a friend to help this week. And I'm hoping that it's tomorrow that you see your regular team at Moorfields. You're having such a tough time.

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Re: DMEK experience

Postby Green » Tue 04 Oct 2022 4:43 pm

I didn't see that page Space cadet, only a downloadable page when I looked before Moorfields east or something.
Sorry Anne I wasn't aware of them even though I've walked down the left hand side duh..
Yes my team thank god, I'm really exhausted by this pain

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Re: DMEK experience

Postby Green » Tue 04 Oct 2022 4:44 pm

I'm rather staggered by RNIB and vouncil team

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Re: DMEK experience

Postby space_cadet » Tue 04 Oct 2022 6:57 pm

tbh iv had overall a negative experience when I have had contact with the RNIB in, the past, so what you report by them doesn't shock or even suprise me x
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Re: DMEK experience

Postby Green » Tue 04 Oct 2022 7:15 pm

They're a very rich charity. I've heard negative reports about their employment of VI people and that many items they sell are cheaper elsewhere

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Re: DMEK experience

Postby Green » Wed 05 Oct 2022 2:07 pm

Saw my team - they are good - the Fellow is really nice, answers questions, acknowledges pain etc. I didn't get that with my previous firm.
It's a small erosion, no filaments today, hoping in a few more days less painful before the re-bubbling next week because I know its 3 days pain after that, some of my worst fears put into perspective.
RGP in other eye is a bit gripey I think its because the painful is closed a lot so that impacts on how I hold the other eye.

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Re: DMEK experience

Postby Anne Klepacz » Wed 05 Oct 2022 3:59 pm

So glad today went well. It's amazing what a difference good communication makes! Wishing you all the very best for the rebubbling next week.

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Re: DMEK experience

Postby Green » Wed 05 Oct 2022 4:20 pm

It definitely helps Anne.
Pain back with vengeance right now, just praying that eases tomorrow


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