UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hi all, just wanted to share some great news I've had today. For some strange unknown reason I have had an improvement in my vision. I'm getting two extra rows further on the chart...yay

I was wondering do the 2 go together? I was diagnosed with KC in March but also have Dry Eye. Or do I just have Dry Eye and no KC? I have heard undiagnosed Dry Eye can lead to vision loss, would this only occur with chronic Dry Eye or include mild cases as well. Also how long after being dianosed wi...

Hi, I started a topic earlier about eye pain, turns out it was an allergic reaction to dry eye drops.I'm having a kind of catch 22 problem now as dry eye drops give me allergic conjunctivitis, the doctor then gives me allergy drops which irritates my eyes and I get alot of discharge. What to do? Eit...

As above. Have been experiencing semi severe eye pain for almost a year now. Becoming a frequent daily occurance. Used to get it occaisionally and it would go away for a while. Also used to only be in one eye, now in both. Now I get it all day everyday, sometimes in both eyes sometimes in just the o...

Does a person achieve 20/20 vision after surgery or do they continue to wear glasses/contacts?
I value any replies to this topic as I am totally ignorant and value the input of people experiencing the same as me.
Also is it normal to experience eye pain?

Hi, just thought I'd introduce myself. My name's Abbey, I live in New Zealand I'm 29 and I have 2 children aged 10 and 12. I was finally diagnosed with KC 4 weeks ago but my symptoms started 7 years ago. I've got some Q's. When my vision gets to the point where glasses don't help any more do I have ...