What are the options for KC patients in the UK
Posted: Sat 21 Sep 2019 2:41 pm
Hi all,
I have been a KC sufferer for over 20 years now. I started off wearing small rigid lenses back when I lived in Poland. The pain was unbearable and I gave up. I was then referred to a specialist who prescribed SynergEyes ClearKone lenses. I wore them since (probably 16+ years) and simply love them.
Since I moved to England some 11 years ago whenever I needed my lenses changed I always went to Poland to see my trusted optician. These lenses are very expensive though and I feel that I’m probably losing out on what NHS offers (would they refund SynergEyes lenses?)
Could anyone tel me what are the options in the UK? My GP doesn’t even know that I have this condition.
Thanks
Krzysztof
I have been a KC sufferer for over 20 years now. I started off wearing small rigid lenses back when I lived in Poland. The pain was unbearable and I gave up. I was then referred to a specialist who prescribed SynergEyes ClearKone lenses. I wore them since (probably 16+ years) and simply love them.
Since I moved to England some 11 years ago whenever I needed my lenses changed I always went to Poland to see my trusted optician. These lenses are very expensive though and I feel that I’m probably losing out on what NHS offers (would they refund SynergEyes lenses?)
Could anyone tel me what are the options in the UK? My GP doesn’t even know that I have this condition.
Thanks
Krzysztof