Changing opticians/any good ones in the north west ?

[Christine Wallis]

Hi All

I've been with the same opticians since I was diagnosed, it's a sole practice, and the previous two opticians were fabulous, really understanding my condition. In time they both retired. A few weeks ago I went for a check up and the new person was really unplesant and I don't think she knew much about my condition and I know this sounds bizarre but it really hurt and I was unable to wear my lenses for a couple of days afterwards (fortunately I was on a weeks holiday from work - don't know what I'd have done otherwise)

Anyway - does anyone know a good optician in the North-West (I live in Wigan) and do you just make an appointment ? or do you need your records ?

Many thanks

Chris xxx

[Andrew MacLean]

I think that the eye hospital in Manchester has a contact lens clinic. If you could get a referral there you would be sure to be seen by optometrists who are skilled in fitting KC eyes.

Andrew

[GarethB]

From the members area recomended opticians there are;

P Toleman

London Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire
Holmes Chapel, Crewe
CW4 7BB


Wheeldon's

102 Palatine Road
Didsbury, Manchester
M20 3YB


Mr Birkett, S W Allen

17 Dutton Street
Accrington
BB5 1JT

http://www.allensopticians.co.uk/


Not too sure on my geography though.

Just to confirm the Manchester hospital does have a contact lens clinic but a couple of years ago I heard it was a long wait to get referred!

Might be different now.