Not able to see the Consultants

[Totthi]

Hello all.

I know it is sound silly, but I m a bit concern that for quite a long time I have always seen specialist Nurses, not eye Consultants, I m quite worry, does it happen to any of you? not able to see the Consultants but the specialists Nurses? please let me know. Really appreciate that.

[Jennymary]

For many many years I never saw a consultant, quite often I was seen by an optometrist who had the glaucoma training, if you're not seeing a consultant take that as a positive that your glaucoma is well controlled and giving no cause for concern

[Totthi in reply to Jennymary]

Hi Jennymary.Thank you for reassuring me.

[Lovemy2woofs]

I think sadly it’s becoming very common now . I never saw a consultant , though did see the one under that is like one called an associate specialist ophthalmologist. A lot of the time now the consultants tend to only see the more complex cases and other times “ review” other cases by information supplied to them by the team , this is suppose to reduce waiting lists and because of back logs and ongoing staff shortages ..

It can however vary depending where you live as some still get to see them .

[Totthi in reply to Lovemy2woofs]

Hi Lovemy2woofs.Thank you for your reply, at least I now feel a bit ease that it quite common.

[Engima]

Hi, I too get concerned as I haven't seen a consultant for my glaucoma for several years now. The only time I have seen one is in July when I had my first cataract op - and that was only on the day. And will see one again on Monday for my second op.

[Totthi in reply to Engima]

Hi Engima.Yes,I was diagnosed in 2017, for the first two and a half years I always been seen by the Consultants, but then until now I always been seen by the specialist Nurses, yes naturally i feel quite worry. And all the best for your second op.

[Jennymary]

On one of my many visits to A&E a couple of years ago the person I saw worked out a, treatment plan, checked it with a consultant, who was happy and decided to take over my problems, on a, subsequent visit she informed me that I should be grateful for her time as her patient list was full to overflowing, so definite advantages to not seeing a consultant

[Totthi]

Hi Jennymary.Thank you for your reply, really appreciate that.