Just had a call to confirm my attendance , followed by an automated call too.
I asked if I was seeing the named consultant on my letter as in brackets it did say or member of team, to be told she’s on leave and that I would see a speciality Dr ( they work under the consultants) .
So a bit disappointed as was hoping to see a consultant ( Moorfields eye clinic at Bedford Hospital ) as haven’t yet as first appt in April was to do all Glaucoma initial tests , by staff , results sent by letter, I was told no Glaucoma , but high iop due to narrow angles and suspect Primary Angle Closure .
I’m sure he will be fine , but felt more reassured with a consultant due to more knowledge , now wonder if it’s going to be a case of doing the Gonioscopy test( to see angles) and then have to wait till these are reviewed by a consultant and another letter etc.... so more anxious waiting Re treatment or not etc....
For those that don’t know Opticians referred me in Jan due to high iop and narrow angles .
Will update tomorrow x
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Good luck for tomorrow, even though you're not due to see a, consultant, there's usually one in clinic in case any patient needs their expertise (hopefully you won't)
That is a disappointment, I have never heard of a speciality Dr but I hope he/she are able to confirm what treatment you do require if any and that they have the knowledge to answer any questions and put your mind at rest . Fingers crossed no more waiting for clarification x
Nor me .... they could sense my disappointment as said he is trained in ophthalmology . Presume he the one leading the team of staff on duty tomorrow as when I went before on a white board they had a list of all the nurses /staff on duty that day and there was one Dr there then .
Plus in Bedford there is a rise in numbers of the Indian variant 😩
But trying to remain upbeat , as go on holiday next Fri , one we had to reschedule , can’t wait 😊 week in Norfolk with hubby and the two woofs x
I just googled specialist Dr and it just said neither trainee nor consultant!!! At least he is trained in opthalmology,although I too would prefer an actual consultant but you never know he might surprise you.Just heard on radio about Indian variant , not good.
A week away is definitely something to look forward to, get tomorrow over and done with and then holidays 😁. X
Specialty doctors have had several years of postgraduate training in their specialty and have often chosen not to go down the consultant route because they want a quieter life, or they are working as part time GPs as well. Often they are women who want to work part time.Last time I saw a consultant in our local eye hospital I came away fuming. He was brusque, in a hurry and definitely did not want to waste time discussing anything with me.
So you may be pleasantly surprised!
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I agree about some consultants and their attitude , the first one I saw on NHS was horrific,she never took her eyes of her computer unless examining me, was also very brusque and just appeared to be in a permanent bad mood . She answered no questions and took the fact I had gone private rather than wait 9 months on a referral as a personal slight. Luckily I never saw her again and the male consultant I saw afterwards was the exact opposite , explained everything and answered all my questions.
I recently attended my local eye clinic and was due to see a consultant. Unfortunately due to traffic/accident he didn’t arrive. However, I saw a specialist who was absolutely lovely. She took her time with me, answered all my questions, showed me the images of my eyes etc. For me this was a far better experience than when I saw a consultant on my last visit, who clearly didn’t have time! A consultant was on hand for any help, who she did refer to and who also gave me a prescription for new eye drops. In my experience, it was a far better appointment and personally I would be very happy to see her again.Good luck, hope all goes well for you.
Hi my initial glaucoma was diagnosed by a trainee 20 years ago! And recently had a trainee however on both occasions they really took their time and explained everything to me and had time to answer questions. On my last visit to discuss SLT I saw a consultant barely for 10 minutes and only to be told no SLT and that I was being put forward for an emergency cataract op on May 26th . It was at the end of the day and I had waited three hours for my appointment, he was clearly exhausted and under pressure so had my sympathy however there was no time for questions and to be honest the questions I had in my head were for SLT. So please don’t be put off by not seeing a consultant have your questions ready and know you are in very good hands with someone who probably will have the time for you. Take care and let us know how you get on x
What do you call somebody who has a Phd in ophthalmology and works in a hospital? I have been contemplating pursuing this question for a while because of a letter I received from a hospital that gives them the title of Dr. Your post has highlighted the need to resolve this question and I shall refer it to the GMC. Only people registered with the GMC can arrange your care, the others are support staff.
On a happier note. If your Norfolk trip takes you near Blakeney, the Smokehouse in Cley is good
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