Recommended UK Doc ?

[jammie_t]

Can anyone recommend a UK doc ?

I have seen 3 ''experts'' who cannot seem to find a problem

[SallyP]

Same here, I've only seen 2, but useless to be honest. Told I had dry eye, did some blood tests to rules things out, but cannot tell me the cause, and as another sufferer pointed out, dry eye is a symptom of something that causes it. I appreciate that doesn't help, but was just sympathising. Feeling particularly sorry for myself today, as I fell down the stairs earlier, and have spent the morning in casualty, and cannot walk, but maybe the pain will take my mind off my eyes!! If you do find one, please let us know. Good luck

[Rich S.]

Jammie.

Really cant see any experts here in the UK and by god ive tried.

All the same " Heres some eye drops now run along little boy. Next!! "

A lot more experts with fantastic advise here on this forum.

I suppose really what we need here in the UK is a good few eye doctors to have a dose of dry eye for a few years then they might understand.

Rich.

[jlg_uk]

I suppose really what we need here in the UK is a good few eye doctors to have a dose of dry eye for a few years then they might understand.

Rich.

Agreed.....

[SallyP]

Instead of a "good few doctors", a few good ones would be good!!

[brd888]

Where are you located?

[SallyP]

location location location

I'm in Cambridge

[elltrev]

I can highly recommend Dr Michel Guillon in London, who I discovered through others' recommendations on this website.

He actually specialises partly in dry eyes, and it's clear that he actually knows what he's talking about (at least compared to opticians, GPs, and NHS-referred eye doctors I've come across).

It's £90 for an initial 45 minute consultation, which basically includes:

- You filling out a form describing your symptoms
- Basic investigation of the eye, to check for corneal damage etc
- Two separate dye tests to check for dryness
- Investigation and photos of the eyelid margins
- Suggested method(s) of treatment

He told me I had mild-moderate blepharitis and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, and suggested treatment of:

- Theratears foam for blepharitis
- Lid massages with sanitised wipes for MGD
- Protective eyewear to guard against windy environments etc
- Clarymist spray and eyedrops for general dry eye relief
- Night time gel drops to improve eyes upon waking

So the methods of treatment are the kind of things that are suggested on this forum for free, but I can't overstate the importance of getting a proper diagnosis by someone who knows what he's doing / talking about (even though I was pretty sure what I knew what conditions I had anyway).

So get your ass down to http://www.michelguillon.com/ , it's worth it!

[jammie_t]

I can highly recommend Dr Michel Guillon in London, who I discovered through others' recommendations on this website.

He actually specialises partly in dry eyes, and it's clear that he actually knows what he's talking about (at least compared to opticians, GPs, and NHS-referred eye doctors I've come across).

It's £90 for an initial 45 minute consultation, which basically includes:

- You filling out a form describing your symptoms
- Basic investigation of the eye, to check for corneal damage etc
- Two separate dye tests to check for dryness
- Investigation and photos of the eyelid margins
- Suggested method(s) of treatment

He told me I had mild-moderate blepharitis and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, and suggested treatment of:

- Theratears foam for blepharitis
- Lid massages with sanitised wipes for MGD
- Protective eyewear to guard against windy environments etc
- Clarymist spray and eyedrops for general dry eye relief
- Night time gel drops to improve eyes upon waking

So the methods of treatment are the kind of things that are suggested on this forum for free, but I can't overstate the importance of getting a proper diagnosis by someone who knows what he's doing / talking about (even though I was pretty sure what I knew what conditions I had anyway).

So get your ass down to http://www.michelguillon.com/ , it's worth it!

Funny you should mention him, I an appointment with him today, he is fantastic. Saw his name last week on another post whilst searching through the forum and got straight in.

Cost me slightly more than £90 but with that I had the dry eye contact lens check with him, various eye tests beforehand and then environmental tests at his other clinc in st. james' place too.

He's advised I have mild bleph, 20% blocked glands and some probs with inflamation.

It was great to actually see the pics he showed me with the blocked glands, and dry spots etc. He was very thorough, I have never been in with an eye doc for so long (2 hours with him) and then additional tests in his other clinic

He has given me a four week plan to start with:

1. Supranettes - morning and eve
2. Cationorm - 4 x daily (never heard of this one)
3. Systane - 3 x daily alternating with the cautionorm

So... fingers crossed, would definately recommend him to anyone based in the UK and hopefully I can get this under control

[SallyP]

Right, I'm going to sort this out. Am sick of it. Can't type for much longer, as very uncomfortable,and terrible haze around the computer, and I keep getting different diagnosis, none of which are conclusive. I will contact him. Thank you both for these positive posts. I will keep you "posted"!

[jammie_t]

Definately go and see him, I am so glad I have done, finally after 2 years have a diagnosis rather than ''theres nothing wrong with you''

http://www.michelguillon.com/store-l...vision-clinic/

[SallyP]

Thank you, am arranging with a friend what day we can both get to London. Don't do London on my own!!

[jammie_t]

he only works from sloane square on certain days ... today was the only day he could see me so you'll need to check with them first

[jlg_uk]

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with him.

[SallyP]

Believe me, I will let you know, and will be spreading the word!