Lizzywills Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Hi all So we need to take a letter with us to our medicals outlining my hubby's eye condition, prognosis etc. The issue is that since diagnosis he's always been under the care of an optometrist. Not an opthalmologist (eye specialist). Our optometrist has all the equipment including very latest technology, and has done all the necessary visual testing every year, for the past 14 years. He knows my hubby's history and progression of his condition inside out. But I'm not sure whether MOC will accept his opinion given that he's not an 'ophthalmologist'. We are at the moment trying to clarify with our Panel Drs in Manchester whether his opinion is enough, but has anyone any experiences personally? It's so frustrating. We could try and find a private ophthalmologist but they'll literally be looking at his latest tests and forming an opinion, it won't be anywhere near as informed as that of our optometrist. Any guidance much appreciated, Thanks all in advance for keeping me sane on this.... Edited May 7, 2014 by Lizzywills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Going off my experience, id just ask the optometrist do it as chances are Immigration will request you go to a Panel specialist of their choice anyway. Thats what happened to me anyway, hope it helps Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Who diagnosed the condition? If it was a specialist - ask your GP for a copy of the letter sent to them, and provide this in addition to the one from your optometrist outlining the on going care/treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzywills Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks both that's really useful guidance. I've asked our agent if he can get any further clarification. The condition was actually diagnosed by hubby's optometrist, it was then confirmed by Manchester Eye Hospital who basically said 'no cure, no treatment...just keep monitoring it via your optometrist'. Ps calNgary...we are from Bury too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks both that's really useful guidance. I've asked our agent if he can get any further clarification. The condition was actually diagnosed by hubby's optometrist, it was then confirmed by Manchester Eye Hospital who basically said 'no cure, no treatment...just keep monitoring it via your optometrist'. Ps calNgary...we are from Bury too!! There is no Bury Black pudding over here you know,lol Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 There is no Bury Black pudding over here you know,lol Cal x There is, but it falls to bits if you try to cook it. Certainly no stalls selling it with mustard lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 There is, but it falls to bits if you try to cook it. Certainly no stalls selling it with mustard lol. Ive yet to find a Bury one, ive tried just about every variety i can find and none are even similar,lol,they are yakky, the last one i bought was from the pommy shop and it smelt like xmas pudding when i was cooking it,lol, put me off straight away.lol Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 My partner bless him went out when we were first dating and bought me a black and a white pudding. I had no idea what to do with the white one lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Your agent should be able to advise you about requirements for a specialist's medical report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzywills Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Yes thanks wrussell we have the 'plan' of what the report will need to contain..we are now awaiting a reply from an ophthalmologist our optometrist knows to see if she can see us (hopefully outside of dreaded NHS waiting lists - willing to pay to go private!). The issue is that optometrists are not 'qualified' to comment on prognosis...even though ours will have a very good idea of where it's heading and can comment authoritatively. MOC may simply not accept it because of the difference between optometrist and ophthalmologist training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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