I have always suffered pain after injection, and tried all the usual advice: washing out well, soothing drops etc. (All the advice from the Macular Society). However after the past two injections I have been given a tiny vial of anaesthetic drops to take home that actually worked.
This time however despite asking several timed for my usual tiny vial I have been given just a bottle of Systane balance drops. I was told theses were instead of the anaesthetic drops.
They are VERY POOR substitute!!
Why do you think I have been deprived of my anaesthetic drops? Cost? new NICE guidelines? I was so pleased when my post injection pain problem had finally been solved. NOW though I am back to square one, with streaming painful eye; and VERY disappointed!! How can I get "them" to continue giving me my tiny vial of anaesthetic drops to take home??
I want my anaesthetic drop to take home.
Why do you think I've been deprived. Cost/ new guidelines/ Before I start throwing my weight around I'd like to hear from you. Yes!! I've tried all the usual advice from the Macular Society.
Helo fed13, everything you have written describes me. I have a solution to your problem
I have just returned from having an appointment with my GP. I told her everything about the pain and what works for it . She said she had no problem in prescribing me anaesthetic drops for future use. I now have 20 single vials of ......
I Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride 0.4% eye drops (anaesetic) Eye drops solution. ! As I may not need them every time it is good to know they are there.
The reason they do not like to give you the drops is because it is dangerous as you may “poke” your eye and not feel it . I must cover my eye or keep spectacles on.
Hope this is helpful . I am so happy at this outcome . I have had around 20 injections of eyelea and my etesight is very good .
Thanks SO much! I never thought of asking my GP. Wish me luck! I shall follow your advice!!
Yes this macular app is a great one !. We don’t need to suffer in silence. So good we can share. Thank you macular society.
Good luck with your GP x