UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

guys just wondering when u went for ur out patient apt did you guys see ur consultant in the early stages or some other rando doctor

Don't get me started on this

i take that as a no then lol

My first appointment was the day after surgery (for this reason, and because I live a distance from Gartnavel, they kept my in hospital overnight.

Second clinic was four weeks after surgery. On that occasion I saw the consultant who had operated.

Subsequent clinics have fallen into a six-month pattern; I always see a member of the consultant's team, and if there is a problem I see the consultant himself.

Andrew

I always see the consultant, but then I would expect to as I paid to go privately so everything has been done by the same surgeon.

I know that people have to train and they need to learn but it is difficult when you are seen by someone else. I never say no to students and teaching as without patients being willing for me to learn with them I wouldn't have qualified as a nurse! I can never afford to go private for anything ever again, but I think I did the right thing in paying for my consultant who I really trust.

Good luck with everyone in having surgery.

Love Claire X x X

i went private and i dont see my consultant im getting over the rage now though until the next apointment

Hi Optom,

I would have thought if you were a private patient that you would automatically see your consultant and if he/she is unavailable then you should see someone with the same level of expertise i.e a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. After all you are paying hard cash for the service.

I know (through experience) that in the NHS in England you can ask to see your consultant at your appointment and it is never a problem even in busy hospitals assuming he/she is not involved in an emergency situation etc. This is because your consultant has ultimate responsibility for your care.

In addition all of the consultants I have met are decent people and will do their utmost to help you.They too are under pressure e.g to meet waiting time targets etc which probably isnt a good thing but the Hospital has to balance their books somehow.

However, as you are a private patient then I think you should ask to see yourconsultant and not take no for an answer

Liam

i didnt see my consultant at my first apt , but i was happy to let it go that day , but when i went back there last week i asked did i need to see him or his covering con ad i hadnt in two months and i defo bruised the ego of the reg that i was seen as she snaped back " i am move than qualified to tell you that your eye is fine " BIATCH !!!!

Day after. Then 2 weeks after, Then 4 weeks after

Now every 6 weeks.

And i see my same specialist/surgen each time.