I'm going to Boston

[hogwildInNJ]

I was just approved by my insurance for the Boston Scleral Lenses (PROSE). I already schedued for the end of the month. I am so excited.....

[Rebecca Petris]

I am very glad to hear you were approved for coverage of PROSE. For a GvHD patient with severe DES this is so often exactly the right step. Wishing you all the best... keep us posted.

[dryeyes4ever]

Scleral lenses

What are Scleral lenses? Thanks.

[shanku]

Good Luck and Best wishes to you.

Are you working with a local ophthalmologist who referred you for these or supportive of this option and can co-ordinate/support it thru first few months? my docs here are not in favor of it but my insurance already approved me for it. But do not know who to seek care from if I try Sclerals and my current doc refuses to treat me as I ignored his advice for immediate eyelid surgery. I mean other docs in my area redirect me back to my current doc as he has good reputation.

Thanks

[Connected Visions]

Shanku,

If you or your doctor are uncertain about the potential benefits of PROSE for your specific condition, you may find it helpful to get a second opinion before moving forward. If you would like to pursue a second opinion, our New Patient Affairs Coordinator Nancy Lemist can try to help you locate a doctor in your area that is familiar with PROSE treatment. Here is how you can reach her if you would like to discuss it:

Nancy Lemist
New Patient Affairs Coordinator
Boston Foundation for Sight
email: www.bostonsight.org/contact
Phone: 781-726-7501

Warmly,

Janice M. Epstein
Boston Foundation for Sight
Online Patient Advocate
connectedvisions@bostonsight.org