UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

My advice would be to definitely do your traveling first. KC does limit you in some ways while travelling as there are lots of tedious care routines like cleaning contact lenses to deal with, it also has an impact on some of the activities you may like to do e.g swimming can be problematic and dusty...

My new doc had to look KC up when I told him I had it, I was pleased he was interested to find out what it was :D To be honest you can't expect GP's to know every single issue the human body can be afflicted with, they are called General Practitioners for a good reason. They'll know who the best per...

I've had that and the ointment, it ain't nice at all. It did clear up for me though and I hope it should do for you too.

Just take it easy on reintroducing the lens, maybe build up wear time gradually.

Hope it works out.

Matt

Although probably not suitable for us KC folks it does give some hope about the direction research is taking.

http://www.medgadget.com/archives/2007/ ... itute.html

Cheers, Matt.

Interesting story on a medical breakthrough for kids with damaged cornea's
http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_chann ... ryid=17159

See original report here: http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=14359 Reported August 23, 2006 Eye Infections and Contact Lens Solution (Ivanhoe Newswire) This article was reported by Ivanhoe.com, who offers Medical Alerts by e-mail every day of the week. To subscribe, go to: ht...

Hi All

Spotted this recently: http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=13917
Although it mentions problems with soft lenses, it's useful to be aware of.

Cheers, Matt

ps any news on the plans to make solutions available on prescription?

Also... Would would anyone like to suggest an alternative entry that he could possibly approve? Maybe something from this site.

ps I am a trekkie and eat cake too

KC - so much to answer for!!

Yeah, I know Dr Mike Peters and will mention this to him.

My new GP also didn't know about KC and had to look it up! At least he made the effort to find out about it!!

Hi I'm new to this discussion forum (but not KC!) but have been aware of it for some time and recieve newsletters from the group etc. I'm also coming to the AGM tomorrow! About this book, I work for the BMA (I'm not a doctor or medically qualified, just a member of staff!) and although it is not a c...