Eye clinic

[WADDINGTON]

Iv got eye clinic next week I'm worried is it safe to go cause of this virus its just for a follow up after my 3 eye injections I'm bit worried. Thanks

[Koalajane]

I went to my eye clinic for injection a couple of weeks ago and it was very safe. Chairs are spaced out, there weren’t many patients there.

As I went in I was shown the hand sanitiser and face masks and then had my temperature taken.

Everyone was gowned and gloved even the opthamologist.

So yes it was very safe

[yotboy]

Difficult to comment since I've no idea whether you are in Mogadishu, Melbourne, or going to a UK Moorfields clinic. Your clinic should have taken steps to check you on entry and segregate you during the process. If that is so, you will be as well protected as possible.

[Catseyes235]

I had a very positive experience at Kingston Eye Hospital. Others have reported same at other hospitals. I think that those who are symptom free and no other symptoms attended. Only 2 other patients there and all well spaced out. About 3 other patients turned up in the time I was there so still not crowded. Didn’t have the scan just usual chart reading (which I’ve never seen the point of! ) and had injections. So far quicker than previous appointments. In at 8.30 and injections about 9.30 so much quicker than usual. Good luck hope it all goes smoothly!

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[dreene]

Hi there my appointment was for 17th may has been cancelled but feel if changes to the eye happened they would then still do emergency appointments

[springcross]

Hi Waddington. My response is the same as Koalajane. I had my last one 2 April and there was hardly anyone there and as I said, I echo Koalajane. Please don't be worried, they are so careful. Hope all goes well for you and that you get the results you want. xx

[kit19]

Hi

I had my 2nd injection last week and every care was taken to safe guard my welfare. My temperature was taken in arrival and u has given a face mask and hand wipes. There was only me in the waiting room and I was in and out in less than 10mins. Both nurses wore appropriate PPE. I honestly wouldn't worry I was very impressed with the care and attention that was taken. Hope that helps

[Caradog29]

You’re lucky. They’re all cancelled here!

[MikeG1944]

Like all the others have said; hospitals in UK have all the precautions in hand, and it's probably a lot safer in there than in a supermarket. Hand wash in and out and mask on when seeing nurses and consultant. Chart test, OCT scan and injection in one hour; quicker than normal. No worries.

[Weepie]

I echo all the positive replies. I’ve now had two appointments in lockdown and if anything the 1st May appointment was even more stringent when staff opened and closed all the doors.

[Emelinep]

I agree with everyone else. I’ve had two lots since lockdown and felt completely safe both times. The second, last Thursday, was what I would politely call, more professional. Taken into ‘proper’ operating theatre in REU masked and hatted first, all staff fully PPE’d. Only trouble is I was in and out in under 8 minutes for injections in both eyes and experienced one of the worst after pain ever. I think I got a scratch either from clamp or needle as only one eye was affected. Pain and soreness gone now but vision well down. Most important is put ALL your clothes in a 60 deg wash when you get home. Stay safe x

[princess1931]

Keep your appointment you are perfectly safe. This climate of fear caused by the government is inappropriate unnecessary, I habve been out and around and to the hospital and they are rigorous in their preventive measures toprotect you and themselves. Remember, this is your sight and the most important thing in your life.

[pinkperfection]

Yes I agree I went last Friday and all precautions were in place. I actually wore a homemade mask which made me feel a bit safer.

Good luck

[Becky_MacularSociety Partner]

Good Morning Waddington,

Hospitals and eye professionals are receiving regular guidance from The Royal College of Ophthalmologists as well as Public Health England to ensure everything possible is being done to make sure that infection spread is as low as it can be.

As the Royal College of Ophthalmologists have deemed eye injections to be essential treatment, then it is important to carry on going. You will find (as many have reported) that clinics are much quieter, as people are cancelling appointments. Extra measures are put in place to ensure the safety of both staff and patient.

It is important to adhere to Lock down Guidelines issued by the government and only leave the house when necessary. They have been put in place for a reason. Leaving the house for a medical appointment is necessary and is allowed.

Here's our top tips for travelling to injections, just in case you're concerned about that too:

macularsociety.org/top-tips...

I am happy to hear from so many people about their positive experiences in attending their hospitals during this time.

Best Wishes,

Becky

Macular Society

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