Well it’s pretty much exactly 14 days ago I had the treatment on my eye. As far as I’m aware everything is ok! Not seen the doctor since my last post but my vision seems fine currently. I believe on the letter I got from the doctor, after two weeks I can go swimming again which will be good as I was doing that quite frequently up until the treatment, I will double check that is right however! Still got another two weeks of the anti viral drugs and three weeks of some eye drops but neither physically or mentally effect me so all is well! Just got to remember to take them forgot a couple of times now with the eye drops and once with the pills!!!
So far I’m glad I did it, although still early days, I suppose it will be the coming months and years when I will know if it was or not!
I am hoping that by the time I need it in my other eye it will be on the NHS! Hope so anyway, not sure how long they take with this stuff, I know it’s in trial currently so who knows…
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hi David
I am considering this treatment so am very interested in your comments – is it possible to know which hospital/surgeon etc you used
May 10th, 2009
Hi Kerry,
I had it done at the Nuffield in Plymouth by Dr Habib, his web site is here http://www.visionplymouth.com/ he was a good doctor, and he comes very highly recommended. What’s good also is he seems to genuinely believes in the treatment and is not in it for personal gain which can always be the concern with private health care. Unfortunately you have to go private which isn’t ideal. There are trials at the moment around the country, you might be able to get on one if you look around. Not sure if there’s any set date when it will be on the NHS. I’d imagine evently it will
May 10th, 2009
@david
thanks David,
I have visited the site and emailed my details/questions so hopefully I will be suitable
I hope you continue to post comments so I can see how it goes
take care
Kerry
May 10th, 2009
Hi David
I went to see Mr Habib on Friday 22nd May, unfortunately my eyes are not suitable for the treatment as my kerataconus is in the advanced stages however I’m no worse off and at least I can still see well enough to drive
many thanks for your help
Kerry
May 29th, 2009
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