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She lost a bunch of her myopia control lenses and the opticians were only able to give her a small bridging supply. She's on her last pair today, her glasses are a wreck, and opticians say another interim order could take 2 days.

As an emergency measure I looked for standard type lenses to buy online, but I can't find any with BC 8.3 /Dia 14.5 specs. And now the opticians is closed.

Would it be safe to compromise on either BC or diameter? Logic suggests (to me) that the base curve would be the more important metric to match exactly, but I'm aware of how little I know about contact lense fit.

She would need them for 2 or 3 days max. I know that being stuck with her broken glasses and unable to leave the house for that time would not be great.

Any informed opinions or signposting to good resources would be greatly appreciated, we are in the UK. Thank you.

I'm over half way through my course now, and about to start another essay. I have dyslexia and ADHD, plus unpredictable caring responsibilities which make studying challenging, but I love it. The research anyway: academic essays are like a carefully crafted torture. I have accommodations and access to study support, and I have got better at the process, but I still struggle, and it must take me hours longer than it's supposed to.

I took exams at A level and undergrad, and did surprisingly well. Exams create good conditions for my cognitive type and I think that a 2/3 hour, open book, limited scope scenario would get much better results for me.

I did kind of ask my personal tutor if exams were available as a disability accommodation, but I think she thought I was joking as they are broadly hated. Anyone have experience of doing exams at this level? I'm just curious, and resigned to my fate for the next few months. Although dissertation will be better because its less of a contrived exercise in demonstrating skills, and has actual utility (or the potential anyway) Thanks :)