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![[*]](./images/oxygen/default_icon.gif) posted on 26-11-2006 at 08:28 PM |
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Intra ocular implants
After years of pondering I finally plucked up the courage to have an ocular implant in my right eye which was -13d.
I had treatment at the Nottingham Nuffield on Thursday 23rd November and would like to thank all the staff at the Nuffield with special mentions to
Manny, my surgeon and Anna, the Ultralase rep for seeing me through the day 
I went back to see Manny at Manchester on Saturday and all is well so far.
I could read the second bottom line of the chart- Couldn't even see the chart before !
Looking forward to having my left eye treated by laser in January.
[Edited on 26-11-2006 by StockportDave]
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| posted on 28-11-2006 at 12:48 AM |
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Keeping up with my eye drops and no real problems with vision although the Exocin drops sting a lot more than the others.
I also have no appetite and feel nauseous occasionally.
No great problem though as I've lost about 4lb
Wonder if the laser treatment will be as easy as early morning driving is part of my job ?
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| posted on 28-11-2006 at 05:26 PM |
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Popped down to Manchester for some more eye drops ( Can't always hit the target first time ! ) wearing clip on sunnies over my glasses and no
hat.
First unnerving part today and I'm sure it's to do with my ex dominant left eye.
Unable to focus whilst chopping veg and a slight headache. May have to bring my appointment for lefty forward or start wearing a contact again
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Two weeks on
Well two weeks ago at this very time I was coming out of surgery.
Can't wait till Saturday for my check up and I guess tonight is the last night I'll have to sleep in my eye patch !
Still unsure what the prescription will be in my "done" eye but it's certainly better than it was.
Due to have ultralasik plus with intralase in my left eye in January but hoping I can have it done sooner-like next week
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| posted on 6-12-2006 at 07:54 PM |
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Good to hear of your progress Dave, especially as there are comparatively few mentions of people's experience of IOLs on here.
Out of curiosity, what is the prescription of your left eye?
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| posted on 6-12-2006 at 08:05 PM |
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Think it was -4.50 with no cyl or axis problems
Didn't really discuss the lasik/lasek options as I was too busy thinking about the other procedure.
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| posted on 7-12-2006 at 04:35 PM |
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Didn't do my memory much good 
Now it is really Thursday and it's two weeks ago today
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| posted on 7-12-2006 at 04:53 PM |
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Seeing as this is "The treatment day" thread I suppose I could tell you about my day.
I had my treatment at the Nottingham Nuffield on Thursday 23rd November but arrived on Wednesday and stayed overnight at the Holiday Inn Castle Marina
(All part of the service)
I arrived at the Nuffield at 11am and was shown to my private room where I met Anna from Ultralase and the staff who would be looking after me.
Basically I fell asleep listening to my IPOD until I had my eye drops ( 3x's every 15 mins) before I went down to surgery at 15.00.
Suppose the worst part was having my eyelids pinned back, although there was no pain, just felt pressure.
Had a cloth of some sort over my left eye but was fully conscious and was aware of Manny fiddling around.
20 mins later and it was all over, wheeled back up to the ward, given tea and sandwiches and I had vision in my right eye although blurred through
the eye patch.
Was checked over by Manny and taken back to the hotel in a taxi by the lovely Anna, hit the bar to relax and by 8 am next morning my vision was clear
although a bit in and out.
Would recommend wearing something that doesn’t need pulling over your head though as it’s a right pain with a teeshirt.
Dave
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£3.30 a pint !
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lens implants
Hi to Sockport Dave. I had a lens implant on 21st Nov in the left eye performed by Mark Wevill in B'ham.It went very well and did not hurt one
bit. Mark is super, the best, made me feel so relaxed from the first time we met.My vision is not quite perfect I may need glasses for driving but
given my prescription was -10 I am not complaining after wearing contacts for 25 years. I am going to get the right eye done on 11th dec.Glad you are
doing ok.
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Glad to hear that Maggie
Manny was also a great bloke.
I expect to be -1 and will need reading glasses as well.
Lefty is not so bad so Lasik for that one just hope it recovers in time for the new year
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| posted on 7-12-2006 at 05:21 PM |
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That will be a great start to the New Year Dave. Good Luck with it
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| posted on 9-12-2006 at 10:20 PM |
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Had my 3 week overhaul and it seems my right eye is better than -1
Suppose with not being used to "good" vision I thought it was a bit out as I can't read with it.
Thanks Manny
Noticed the halos around the street lamps but I'm sure I had that before.
Going for my left eye consultation Monday and hope to be in before Christmas
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| posted on 9-12-2006 at 11:25 PM |
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Great news stockport Dave, glad to hear everythings going so well.Keep us posted and let us know how you get on,
Sue
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| posted on 11-12-2006 at 11:15 PM |
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Hope today went well Maggie although I don't think you'll be about tonight.
Saw the consulatant today and am booked in for Ultralasik+Intralase next Monday
Right eye is good and my left eye was -5.25
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| posted on 14-12-2006 at 11:18 PM |
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Hi Dave
Just want to say thanks so much for the message you sent me. I did have the right eye implant on Monday 11th and its been great so far. Went back for
check up yesterday and left eye is getting better each time, right is still a bit short sighted but Mark under corrected it deliberately to compensate
for when I would need reading glasses.I am not complaining, its unbelievable to see first thing in the morning.
Hope all is well with you and that it goes good next monday.
Keep us posted, and thanks again Dave
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| posted on 14-12-2006 at 11:30 PM |
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Manny did the same for me although it's better than that !
Knew I'd have to pass off the reading to compensate but WTH
Glad to hear it's OK and I'll look forward to seeing you underwater !
Think I'm looking forward to Monday ....
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| posted on 16-12-2006 at 03:39 PM |
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intra ocular implants
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| posted on 16-12-2006 at 03:43 PM |
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Have had implants in London by Optimax ,professor Ventor on 24 and27 November . Vision not perfect and have had high eye pressure requiring beta
blocker eye drops . have been very nauseous and sever headaches . Anyone else had these problems . I am still attending the clinic in Glasgow and am
still off work
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| posted on 16-12-2006 at 06:17 PM |
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I'd suggest you contact Optimax as soon as possible, or even your GP. It maybe that use of an adrenergic or some other medication would be
preferable for you than beta blockers for lowering your intraocular pressure. Alternatively, using both medications, but in lower doses, maybe an
option.
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| posted on 17-12-2006 at 11:43 PM |
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Right Dr Tahmina Islam
If you're still up then think about going to bed soon - Big day tomorrow
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| posted on 18-12-2006 at 09:55 PM |
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Have you ever awoken and been surrounded by three beautiful women
It happened to me today
All is well so far ....
Thanks Tahmina xx
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| posted on 19-12-2006 at 03:04 PM |
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Were you treated at the Peter Stringfellow clinic in Soho?  
Hope you're making good progress
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| posted on 19-12-2006 at 04:37 PM |
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First check up today and cleared to drive.
Eyes are fine and the ladies are still pretty
Fingers crossed for next appointment Friday week.
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| posted on 19-12-2006 at 09:38 PM |
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Hey dave
Thats great news you can drive already. So glad for you and good luck with your check up next week. What a great Christmas for us all.
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| posted on 19-12-2006 at 10:40 PM |
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I'm not counting my chickens yet
Had some streaming after I got home but no pain or grittiness yet
Been taking Vit C and echinacea since the last op so I wonder if that helps
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