UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Thanks that makes sense. I really need to not make a horror story about this. Knowing the google trauma I went through when I was diagnosed , I can only imagine what he would go through when he googled for it, which is why i was so reluctant to mention "KC" The problem is with the severity...

Thanks..
I keep reading the replied every time I panic...
was quite helpful
regards
sarkac

I had holcomb with B last year, on both eyes. Did not feel a thing.. recovered by evening .. i have no idea if it even worked... blindingly expensive though.... my K was not progressing anyways .. but it changed nothing... if it does progress I can let u know that holcomb did not work .... its eithe...

when seeing someone, i completely freeze up when telling them I have KC in one eye... i am at loss on how to even begin its becoming more and more frustrating...i have mild KC in one eye and none in the other c3r'd and stable for years.. but there is always potential for progression , but i really c...

Hi, After my c3R surgery, even in the night i took short naps with my alarm on in intervals :S .. to see if i rubbed my eyes or not.
i think i just developed the subconsciousness, like not to fall off the bed types

Thanks Andrew that was very helpful. I understand you can drive with glasses and contacts.
I would like to ask what your vision is like (the bcva) . I really dont know if i can read a license plate from 20 meters apart

i am planning to be in uk for a while , from april and wanted to know >if its legal to drive with eyesight problems like KC, or do I need to inform someone > what vision I need to drive. Do I need 20/20 on each eye? I have 20/20 on right with glasses , 6/9 partial on left with glasses and 6/6 with R...

I guess intacs is the next option when contact lenses dont work. Its worth a try before cornea transplant
hybrid lenses are good. I was able to wear them for several hours .. when I was a newbie.. definitely worth a try .. are you on RGP's?

I guess intacs is the next option when contact lenses dont work. Its worth a try before cornea transplant
hybrid lenses are good. I was able to wear them for several hours .. when I was a newbie.. definitely worth a try .. are you on RGP's?

hi susan,
I just read your last thread and wanted to say how happy I am for you , that you got a successful graft.I am glad good things are happening , and pray that they will continue...
do take care of yourself
thanks
sarkac