I was going to go with Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, but then I came across a place called OCL Vision which is about 800 quid cheaper.
Has anyone had experience with either of those two?
Thanks!
I've updated this reddit a couple times with the progress of my kerataconus diagnosis. The brief version so far is that I got misdiagnosed at 18, properly diagnosed at 26 and sent to the NHS, fitted for lenses that didn't work out while waiting for a six month follow up, all before Covid hit, after which I was mailed a letter saying they would do my follow up in another six months. And then they never did. Currently 27 going on 28.
So on the recommendation of one of the guys here I got in touch with the doctors at Moorfields private practice in London to book a consultation. Went through the same set of tests as my initial diagnosis, and the doctor explained that it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was or as thin (this lines up perfectly with what my optician said at the start of the year so that's a big plus) and that he wanted to treat my Blepharitis before anything else. I had been diagnosed with Blepharitis by a previous doctor, but he basically said 'oh you have blepharitis now' and threw a leaflet at me. This time I've been prescribed a serious set of drugs and processes to flush it out. This does seem to line up, ever since I stopped rubbing my eyes and started itching round them they've been feeling very different, so hopefully that'll stop most of the discomfort. (I'm a bit worried about the Doxycycline. Been prescribed 100mg a day and the first thing that comes up on google is 'suicidal tendencies' so will have to keep an eye on that one.)
The main thing that came out of this, however, was that I was given a couple of options for after that treatment, one of which was a combo of CXL and T-PRK. I knew because my good eye has recently started to progress that I'd probably have to get it done, but apparently the T-PRK will reduce not only the astigmatism but the ghosting too. I've heard a lot of people on here say it's been a game changer to have both done together and a few others who say it's still too untested to really know. For me it sounds like it would be perfect because I can't deal with lenses and would be happy to just see well in glasses, and I'm desperate to eliminate as much ghosting as possible in my right eye. Curious to know what people here might think about that, for now I've booked to see them again in two months time after i've dealt with the blepharitis and then have made a provisional booking for the CXL, which I'm definitely going through with, and the T-PRK, which I still need to think about. Haven't even gotten
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I currently live in London and I'm moving to Manchester soon for work.
I have glaucoma (eye disease) which means every 6 months I have an appointment at moorfields eye hospital.
Going forward, I now have the option to switch to Manchester royal eye hospital for these appointments, or I could travel back to London every 6 months for an appointment at moorfields.
I'm just hesitant about switching to Manchester eye hospital because moorfields have always been great with me, and its very famous (I'm assuming because of how good it is?), and I wouldn't mind traveling for moorfields.
So my question is has anyone used Manchester royal eye hospital? How is it? Should I switch to it?
This is unlikely, but if anyone's been to both, what's your opinions?
Thank you very much!
Hi everyone.
As promised here is a post following my appointment at Moorfields private eye hospital.
My eyes currently : unaided Left eye : 20/15 Right here : 20/200
Left eye- stage 1 KC vision still excellent slight ghosting but topos remain unchanged since 2018. Doctor mentioned my eye is pretty much un affected with a smaller prescription than him and I wouldn’t need glasses in that eye. He also said since my left is so good it’s unlikely my brain will want to use my right even with the small degree of correction PRK will give it.
Right eye- stage 4 KC vision is blurred and distorted abit. Doctor said the thinnest point of the cornea is 417um which is exactly what it was prior to cross-linking so this shows there’s been no progression. Doctor said he could do PRK but advised against it as the benefits would be minor compared to my left eye and it will be a big financial hit. He said I could have a partial Cornea transplant but he advised against it as there is also of research been done currently for a new type of treatment which will add thickness to the eye so it can be reshaped.
He said to me with sclerals I will get 70% of the vision back something around 20/20 - 20/30.
So based off this I have decided to use sclerals in my bad eye until further treatments are available.
Doctor has also emphasised not to keep testing my eyes (covering one eye) and not to dwell on it as it will make my brain think the effects are worst when they are not. So as of today I am signing off from Reddit and all other KC pages to live my life with a scleral until further treatment is available. Currently a transplant will most likely not be the best option as it’s likely I will outlive the donor eye. So I will get sclerals and see how my vision is and if I can tolerate them.
Hello, has anyone or do you know anyone who has done lasik at Moorfields Eye Hospital? I am planning to go there to do my eyes but wanted a bit of reassurance or advice. If you also have any other centers or hospitals to recommend and why, that would be helpful! Thanks!!
Global Reddit Meetup day is June 14th, so we're going to make our next meetup then too!
We'll meet at 7pm at Moorfields Station, and after a few people have shown up (we normally give people 20-30 minutes), we'll more than likely head to The Lady Of Mann, then see where the night takes us!
18+ only due to the booze-drinking nature of the meetup.
Let us know if you're heading up, I'll put a list of people on here!
WHO'S GON' BE THERE?
/u/Feels_Goodman, /u/Behold, /u/anagoge, /u/Jafit, /u/neenoonee, /u/coffee-monster, /u/havebananas (maybe), /u/SupermanBerger, /u/marcocantlay (maybe), /u/kongpandaa, /u/plusm, /u/elijahf, /u/dirkkuytsengineroom, /u/bedstraw, /u/afrenchasssname (maybe), /u/TableofKeys, /u/Blastercast, /u/elijahf, /u/lordkool, /u/RazTehWaz, YOU? YOU!
UPDATE 1: 18:00 Hey, I'm probably going to be a bit late because of work finishing later than usual -__- so my main main /u/anagoge will be in charge of sorting you out from Moorfields - if you have any queries, message him or myself - we've got smartphones so should be easy to contact us!
Update 2: 19:00 We're in Lady Of Mann pub!
Update 3: 21:30 We're probably going to stay in Lady Of Mann, there's too many of us to move somewhere else 'cos of the match. There's TVs as well and they're showing the game!
Update 4: Sunday - Thank you so much to everyone who came - there were 20-22 of us throughout the night, absolutely fantastic turnout! Hopefully see you all around/at the next meet-up soon!
8:00pm - I've been reliably informed there's a few people in Lady of Mann!
7:15pm - I CAN'T MAKE THIS MEETUP because of the weather but there are other people there right now!
I'm very sorry to anyone who is or was planning to attend this evening but after trying for over an hour to get a cab it's not happening. If you are there already, I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to make it! This is the first time I've had to cancel. I feel like a complete twat for not turning up to my own meetup! The biggest apology from me.
On 5th December, we're having our 20th meetup! 20 meetups over three years and still going strong!
We'll be waiting at Moorfields station just after you come out of the station and before you go down the escalator to the street (At the top of here) and we usually wait there for around 15-20 minutes to allow anyone late to join us. From there, we head to Lady of Mann, which usually has enough seating to handle us all.
After that, check back on this post for updates.
If you plan on getting there late and want to know where we are (or what we look like) send me a PM with your mobile number and I'll send you cat facts update you.
If you've not been to a meetup yet, why not! Each meetup has brought new people out and that's what the meetups are all about - Meeting new local people. And booze. Come and have a drink with us.
Strictly over 18 only.
5th December, 7pm. Moorfields Station.
TELL US IF YOU'RE COMING!
Comment below and let us know you're coming. It persuades other people to come.
STARRING (Potentially)
Anagoge, Feels_Goodman, saleemaslam, -Vagrant-, ThisIsNotMytRealName, Domw22, CeeKayn, dirkkuytsengineroom, EpicBeaton, appule, Fred_The_Penguin
FIND YOUR WAY
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[Liverpool Central Station](https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Lawton+St&daddr=Moorfields%2FA5051&hl=en&ll=53.406526,-2.983979&spn=0.00566,0.016512&sll=53.408189,-2.9887&sspn=0.001415,0.004128&geocode=FQ7kLgMdgorS_w%3BFQjzLgMd02LS_w&dirflg=w&mr
A+ service.
Every time I find the link to them there’s an error. Did the creator delete the whole set?
I'm looking at getting laser correction done. My prescription is slight (-1.5 in both eyes). I'm 37, and otherwise in good health.
I went for a consultation at AccuVision in West London and they said I was a safe bet for wavefront correction. They said they'd do it for £1800 total as I looked low risk (no idea if this is just a sales line they say to everyone).
Since the appointment I've been driving myself a bit mad reading reviews, and whilst the AccuVision reviews are mostly positive there are a couple of bad ones.
Consensus seems to be that Moorfields Eye Hospital is the gold standard in laser correction in London. I've got in touch with them, and cost would be around £4500.
Can anyone speculate on whether it might be worth me paying extra for Moorfields versus going with AccuVision? What would the practical differences be?
Also, I'm a bit nervous of the prospect of having the flap cut with a blade over having it done with a laser. AccuVision say the surgeon decides on the day which is best, wheras Moorfields cut with a laser. If someone could give me a sentence or two on why I'm an idiot to worry about that then that would be appreciated too.
Thanks.
UPDATES
11.34 Nice turnout this evening! Thank you to everyone!
9.13 Still in Lady of Mann!
7.24 Now in Lady of Mann at the back!
Updates will appear here throughout the evening. Please message me if you need my mobile number. It should be pretty easy to recognise me - bald head, glasses and long shirt!
Yes, we're finally having another meetup! Our 18th!
On 13th June and as part of Global Reddit Meetup Day, we're having our 18th meetup. Fancy being a part of it?
We'll be waiting at Moorfields station just after you come out of the station and before you go down the escalator to the street (At the top of here) and we usually wait there for around 15-20 minutes to allow anyone late to join us. From there, we head to Lady of Mann, which usually has enough seating to handle us all.
After that, check back on this post for updates.
If you plan on getting there late and want to know where we are (or what we look like) send me a PM with your mobile number and I'll send you cat facts update you.
If you've not been to a meetup yet, why not! Each meetup has brought new people out and that's what the meetups are all about - Meeting new local people. And booze. Come and have a drink with us.
Strictly over 18 only.
13th June, 7pm. Moorfields Station.
TELL US IF YOU'RE COMING!
Comment below and let us know you're coming. It persuades other people to come.
STARRING (Potentially)
Anagoge, Neenoonee, Danzilor, ThisIsNotMytRealName, TheNakedGlum, hollawakii, bedstraw, emilybanana, dirkkuytsengineroom, hollawakii, unfunco, elmogarz, ToiletWaterIsWater, tehubercarbooter, hjribeiro, tristanbacon1, lovesamoan, i_Am_HD and a cast of millions*
^*Might ^not ^be ^millions
FIND YOUR WAY
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[Liverpool Central Station](https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Lawton+St&daddr=Moorfields%2FA5051&hl=en&ll=53.406526,-2.983979&spn=0.00566,0.016512&sll=53.408189,-2.9887&sspn=0.0
UPDATES WILL BE APPEAR HERE AND/OR IN THE COMMENTS
9:35 we're still in Lady of Mann. Having a fantastic time. Why aren't you here?
9:15 we're still in Lady of Mann.
7:52 we're in Lady of Mann
6:39pm: the rain is making me run late but I'll be there! Might be 15 minutes late.
Update 5:27pm: Just so you know who I am, I will be the guy in a grey shirt with skinny tie and black leather coat. Glasses and bald head - can't miss me!
A meetup so epic it deserves a poster.
On 9th November, we're having our thirteenth meetup. Fancy being a part of it?
We'll be waiting at Moorfields station just after you come out of the station and before you go down the escalator to the street (At the top of here) and we usually wait there for around 15-20 minutes to allow anyone late to join us. From there, we can head to Lady of Mann, which usually has enough seating to handle us all.
After that, check back on this post for updates. Anyone who wishes me to text them can send me a PM with their mobile number and I'll send them cat facts update them on where we are.
If you've not been to a meetup yet, why not! Each meetup has brought new people out and that's what the meetups are all about - Meeting new local people. And booze. Come and have a drink with us.
Strictly over 18 only.
9th November, 7pm. Moorfields Station.
TELL US IF YOU'RE COMING!
Comment below and let us know you're coming. It persuades other people to come.
STARRING (Potentially)
Anagoge, jafit, Behold, Feels_Goodman, TheMightyShrub, Dantum, bedstraw, throwawayjah, hannardynamite, jerralius, RogueDinosaur1, ste_uk, snuggle_cannon, TableofKeys, Adamska44
FIND YOUR WAY
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[James Street](https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=James+St&daddr=Moorfields%2FA5051&hl=en&ll=53.406718,-2.989537&spn=0.00566,0.016512&
UPDATES:
3:04 In the K! First time in about ten years!
1:43: just left The Abbey. Now in CaVa! Great to night.
12AM: now in Doctor Duncan!
7:18 Now heading to Lady of Mann!
6:55: will be five minutes late. Almost there!
5:45pm: I'll be wearing a red shirt, black leather jacket. I'm pretty easy to spot! We'll be waiting at the top of the escalator into Moorfields station. If you're going to be late, meet us in Lady of Mann. We'll be in there until at least 9pm. PM me for my mobile number if you'd like more info.
On 6th December, we're having our seventeenth meetup. Fancy being a part of it?
We'll be waiting at Moorfields station just after you come out of the station and before you go down the escalator to the street (At the top of here) and we usually wait there for around 15-20 minutes to allow anyone late to join us. From there, we head to Lady of Mann, which usually has enough seating to handle us all.
After that, check back on this post for updates.
If you plan on getting there late and want to know where we are (or what we look like) send me a PM with your mobile number and I'll send you cat facts update you.
If you've not been to a meetup yet, why not! Each meetup has brought new people out and that's what the meetups are all about - Meeting new local people. And booze. Come and have a drink with us.
Strictly over 18 only.
6th December, 7pm. Moorfields Station.
TELL US IF YOU'RE COMING!
Comment below and let us know you're coming. It persuades other people to come.
STARRING (Potentially)
Anagoge, SupermanBerger, SUFC1889, gold-coin, endoflevelbaddy, GhostedToast, neenoonee, vigamoda, CreeperMountain, Subotan, Miggle-B, dirkkuytsengineroom, Persiil, touch_mypenis, chet_Baker, TheNakedGlum, ososogo, ThePurpleAki, makeybussines, ZombieJack, elmogarz, throwawayjah, Halithor
FIND YOUR WAY
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[Liverpool Central Station](https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Lawton+St&daddr=Moorfields%2FA5051&hl=en&ll=53.406526,-2.983979&spn=0.00566,0.016512
Updates will appear here. Unless otherwise noted however, we'll be in Lady of Mann for the evening. Just look for the bald guy with black shirt and glasses!
8:00pm We're now in Lady of Mann. Feel free to join us. We're at the back!
6:10pm: Heading to Moorfields shortly.
On 19th September, we're having our 19th meetup!
We'll be waiting at Moorfields station just after you come out of the station and before you go down the escalator to the street (At the top of here) and we usually wait there for around 15-20 minutes to allow anyone late to join us. From there, we head to Lady of Mann, which usually has enough seating to handle us all.
After that, check back on this post for updates.
If you plan on getting there late and want to know where we are (or what we look like) send me a PM with your mobile number and I'll send you cat facts update you.
If you've not been to a meetup yet, why not! Each meetup has brought new people out and that's what the meetups are all about - Meeting new local people. And booze. Come and have a drink with us.
Strictly over 18 only.
19th September, 7pm. Moorfields Station.
TELL US IF YOU'RE COMING!
Comment below and let us know you're coming. It persuades other people to come.
STARRING (Potentially)
Anagoge, Behold, Halithor, Feels_Goodman, ThisIsNotMytRealName, o-hanraha-hanrahan, dirkkuytsengineroom, craftychap, TurtleWithATophat, -Vagrant-, neenoone, SolomidorAFK, khubbo and a cast of millions*
^*Might ^not ^be ^millions
FIND YOUR WAY
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[James Street](https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=James+St&daddr=Moorfields%2FA5051&hl=en&ll=53.406718,-2.989537&spn=0.00566,0.016512&sll=53.406155,-2.983968&sspn=0.0
