what to do

[r0yalalbert]

please will any one of the lovely people on this site help me decide what to do, {m 71,have COPD,An auto immune disease in my mouth,and two months ago had a bleed behind my eye.Which i need injection every month for six months to clear behind my eye.I .My next injection is on Friday I have been isolating for two weeks and I do not know what to do ,Shall I go to hospital and risk getting the virus,or stay home and hope they can carry injections on after this awful virus .Thanks for taking time to read this ,Keep safe everyone

[Badbessie]

Personally I would give them a ring. My mother had a number of appointments which have now been cancelled until a later date.

[Splodge60]

No-one can actually tell you what to do, we don’t have that authority. However, I cannot see any problem with giving the Eye Clinic a phone call. What you have experienced with your eye is pretty serious stuff, so it won’t do any harm to ring later on. I hope they can help you solve this dilemma!!!

[r0yalalbert in reply to Splodge60]

Appointment still on,dont know what to do, afraid of catvhing virus,thanks for answering

[sassy59]

As others have said r0yalalbert give them a ring and explain your situation. They should be able to advise you.

Stay safe xxxxx

[r0yalalbert in reply to sassy59]

thankyou,appointment is still on was deciding to go or not ,Afaid of catching virus whilst in hospital

[peege]

Look on your paperwork to find the department phone number to give them a ring.

[r0yalalbert in reply to peege]

appointment still on , was just deciding to attend or not.scared of getting virus

[Oshgosh]

Perhaps you could give the eye clinic a ring .

I think you need to check with the experts.

Stay safe

[r0yalalbert in reply to Oshgosh]

thank you for replies,Im afraid i didnt explain properly,My appointment is still on. I just wanted advise on shall i attend or not,thankyou

[Splodge60 in reply to r0yalalbert]

Just keep well away from other people and wrap a scarf round your mouth. I would feel that injection is vital if they still want you to go xx

[Trisha1960]

You know the layout of the out patients department,are you going to have to pass a lot of waiting areas for other clinics?is it possible to speak with your clinic and see if you can get appointment with minimal contact/waiting time due to your vulnerability? As you said you know that the appointment hasn't been cancelled but speak to them and see what they advise X keep well .

[corriena]

Personally I would still go but thats just me. how are you getting thear if its in your car or hospital transport you should be fine. Not public transport. Remember to distance yourself from others. Don't touch your face. Wash/ clean your hands as often as possible. When you get home put clothes straight in the wash and have a wash, bath or shower. But ultimately it is your choice. Stay well x

[Angelagone in reply to corriena]

My daughter did this after spending afternoon at hospital a few days ago, as you say, all clothes in washing machine , then long hot bath or shower. I feel you cant be too careful with your eyes.

[r0yalalbert in reply to corriena]

thankyou

[r0yalalbert in reply to corriena]

thankyou

[Izb1]

I would still go, just wear a mask and gloves, or a scarf if you have no mask and stay away from people as much as you can . It sounds like you need the injection x

[r0yalalbert in reply to Izb1]

thankyou