Newbie, just consented to Intac implant

[chad sharp]

Hello, this is my first posting. I only found this Forum a week ago.
Today I signed consent forms for an Intac implant, I was told that surgery could take place within a couple of months at E.Grinstead. In all honesty things are happening fast. I have the consultants opinion of the surgery and naturally it's very positive. Can anyone offer any advice/let me know what to expect - even if it's pointing me to other posts.
Thanks
Chad

[GarethB]

Hi Chad

Welcome to the forum. Intacs are still new to many of us here but there are some who have posted their experiences.

Have a look in the Frequently Asked Questions sections, I posted some notes I took at the Birmingham support group where we were given a presentation on intacs regarding what is involved, recovery potential problems you might encounter. The speaker was very thorough and I feel gave a good balanced presentation when intacs are good and when they are not suitable and so on.

[ashley wilson]

anyone know what the score is with playing contact sports such as rugby and football after having an intac fitted??

[Andrew MacLean]

Chad: You are on the frontier! All the best with your Intacs fitting. I have read a lot about this prcedure, and if it lives up to its theoretical billing, it is going to be a great boon to folks like us.

if not, then it seems that no harm will have been done.

Ashley: You need to ask your ophthalmologist for advice about specific sports.


All the best


Andrew

[GarethB]

I played rugby for many years post graft with no problems at all so you should be fine after intacs too.

[Sweet]

Chad,

Hello there and welcome to the forum!

I haven't had intacs fitted but would like to wish you all the best with it! I take it that you are seeing Sheraz Daya at East Grinstead, i went to him for a DALK. He is very good and knows what he is doing so you will be fine.

Take care and do come back and let us know you you get on!!

Sweet X x X

[chad sharp]

Thanks everyone, I've had excellent treatment so far at E.Grinstead, I was initially prescribed Cyclosporin. This has had fantastic results - pretty much eradicating my photophobia. 'Touch wood' the Intac will have results with equal success. I tried solid lenses but couldn't get past half a day without aggravation.
The main downside that I can see is that I'll lose my fantastic close up x3 magnification, quite useful in my line of work. I'm also worried about flaring when night driving. I already get this badly but I'm told it probably won't worsen.
Chad

[Sweet]

Wishing you all the best with this!! I think that east Grinstead is a brilliant place, very friendly.

Keep us informed as to when you are going!!

Sweet X x X

[chad sharp]

just received a letter from admissions saying that I should expect an appointment within 4months.
Chad

[ashley wilson]

i'm having an intac fitted a week on fri by david o brart in london. just wondering if anyone has had it done and can give me their experience of recovery time, time off work etc??? i was hoping to just take fri and mon off and be back in work tues. is this realistic??