the Drape

[JJnan]

i had a real bad experience with "the drape" and have just been told they have withdrawn it and using a less sticky type at my clinic ......great news ...x

[Hidden]

That's good for you jjnan. My clinic don't use any kind of drape (although I know the Royal College guidelines suggest it).

[Ayayay80]

I am glad for you, jjnan. That is one problem less. Every little helps, as they say! Our clinic uses drapes. The first one was very sticky indeed and was sort of torn of my face, but all later ones seemed alright. The only thing is, they cut the slit for the eye while the drape is on my face and I have visions of the dr cutting into my eye while he is feeling his way around. It is always an ancious moment for me amongst all the others.

[rosyG in reply to Ayayay80]

interesting- I've only had two but the slit was made before they used it so seems different in different clinics

[JJnan in reply to rosyG]

yes it seems that way RosyG ....

[JJnan in reply to Ayayay80]

oh no...no wonder your anxious, surely thats not safe! glad the very sticky ones are not used for you now xxxx

[Hidden]

I have had the drape, not sticky BTW, simply ripped open by hand twice. At least 60 of my 65 shots have been without any drape being used. Occasionally, a single drop,of anaesthetic is placed im the other eye.

[JJnan in reply to Hidden]

is it a case of different injectors ? some are good some are not x

[Hidden]

Jjnan I think that may be relevant in some instances.