Condition + treatment update....

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Condition + treatment update....

Postby trippa » Mon 09 May 2011 7:58 pm

Hi all,

Just an update on my treatment with Crosslinking....(back in July last year).
I am still wearing glasses/contact lenses, but the good news is that the condition has stabilised!
I have even had some regression in my left eye, which is a bonus!
I do still go to the hospital, who have issued my with the lenses, but are very happy with the state of my vision.
I do have to admit, I find the lenses a little bit of a pain, as they can become irritating, but cannot complain as my vision is great! :lol:

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Libby
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Re: Condition + treatment update....

Postby Libby » Mon 09 May 2011 9:24 pm

Hi there - thats great news - just wondered where did you get your crosslinking done? and was it done on the NHS?
Libby :)

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Re: Condition + treatment update....

Postby trippa » Thu 19 May 2011 8:12 pm

Hi Libby,

Sadly, the NHS were nowhere near offering it, despite paying loads into it through tax....
I went private through the Midland Eye Centre (in Birmingham). The treatment cost £2400, but they were able to offer me 0% finance, which suited perfectly.
The care I received was great and I am very grateful to them.
I hope this answers your question :wink:


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