UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

I have had my lenses now for 2-3 weeks and seem to be getting on with them ok. Taking them out and putting them back on the eye when they go for a little wander don't present a problem but i still flinch when putting them in and have a habit of shutting both eyes so I can see nothing at all !. I can...

Well I had my new lenses fitted Wednesday and so far so good (well almost)... I have been wearing them for an extra hour each day I think today is 6 hrs but the sunlight is making my eyes water even more. I suppose the "knack" of sticking them in will happen, at the moment it just feels so unatural ...

Well I am eagerly awaiting wednesday as I am having my new lenses fitted. I have waited a few weeks for them now and its quite amazing how much my sight has deteriorated in that time. I have new glasses on order for days that I cant wear the lenses and I didnt realise how much the prescription has c...

Well I went for my new lens fitting on Friday and they found some lenses suitable for both eyes after four attempts at using some others. I am off for my teaching session next week when I get my kit bag of goodies (as the dr put it). I'm not sure how I will get on with them though as since Friday my...

Hi Everyone, Am a new member as of today after being rushed through the opthalmology department at our local hospital. Up until September 2002 I had perfect vision then after using my PC for a bit too much online gaming I started getting eye strain etc and had the voice of my mum in my head saying "...