UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hello, this is proberly a really stupid question.

I get an NHS voucher because of my age. I think its something like £40 - £60 per time. Now normally i don't use this, because there isn't always a need. Can i get some prescription sun glasses with it? I know if i just was standard Long or Short sighted then the answer is pure and simple NO. However because i have KC my eyes are sensitive to light is this a good enough excuse? LOL

good question you know......as its KC I would suspect that you can use this.......but maybe the opts can shed some light..........

I'm really interested to know the answer to this question, too. When you get an answer, why not post it in FAQ's?

Andrew

ps Temporarily flying the Isle of Man flag in support of Lisa. (My American grandfather died on the Isle of Man, so I count Ellan Vannin an extension of home!)

I will do when i find out, there should be an optician around soon.

Optometrists are like busses ...



ps Temporarily flying the Isle of Man flag in support of Lisa. (My American grandfather died on the Isle of Man, so I count it an extension of home!)

Or you can be like me and have too many optometrists but nowhere near where i live! LOL!! When you need them you usually can't see well so that is not a good time to go looking!! Hehe i know, i live in London now not Wales! Gee!!!!

Is a good question though, hope you get your answer soon!

Sweet X x X

OKay OKay I am here!

Actually yes you can use your voucher for a tinted pair whether you are KC or not. The voucher has an option for tint, so its not a problem. You just can't have a clear pair AND a tinted pair at the same time.

I rather think you could also have a tinted pair of plain lenses in a frame to wear over your contacts if you wanted, based on clinical need.

However, this voucher JB is talking about is only is only available if you are financially eligible. The comoplex vuvher is only about £12 so wouldn't really cover a full pair of glasses.

Lynn

J-B is still in his teens. I guess these voucers could also be age related?

ps Temporarily flying the Isle of Man flag in support of Lisa. (My American grandfather died on the Isle of Man, so I count it an extension of home!)

Andrew, see my FAQ on NHS vouchers! Yes they are age related but also are financially related and the values are exactly the same either way and based on your prescription.

To be financially eligible, you have to be on:

Income Support
Income based job seekers allowance
Pension Credit Guarantee credit
Tax credit (named on a valid NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate)
Named on a valid HC2 certificate

What about poor nurses wages?!! LOL!! Does that count???!!!

Sweet X x X