High IOP - Glaucoma?

GlasweJen

Ah our "at risk" criteria is only based on family history. I think if the OP is on drops then he's obviously receiving treatment from somewhere, if this is the opthalmology department at a hospital then he is already being monitored so doesn't need monitored at a sight test (so no free test), I know that we have patients who are "referred from hospital" on one year recalls when they have been discharged from opthalmology but never do a one year recall if they are still under the hospital.

beedeedee

Thanks everyone - I've booked an eye test for Saturday. I've been on Xalatan drops for Glaucoma (to reduce the pressure) for over a year. I don't have to go back to the consultant till December, so we'll see what the optician says. Would they lose money if I didn't have to pay for an eye test or would they be completely refunded?

GlasweJen

No if you don't pay for your eye test you'll be asked to complete a GOS 1 form before the sight test and the optician would claim the money back from the local health board using that.

nedmundo

beedeedee wrote: »

Thanks everyone - I've booked an eye test for Saturday. I've been on Xalatan drops for Glaucoma (to reduce the pressure) for over a year. I don't have to go back to the consultant till December, so we'll see what the optician says. Would they lose money if I didn't have to pay for an eye test or would they be completely refunded?

What area are you in? Let us know how you get on.

beedeedee

A Quick Update

Yes I AM now entitled to free eye tests....the pressure in one eye is elevated a bit at 19, but it's still within OK limits thank goodness.
Thanks for all your replies.