UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

I had another visit today to the Optometry Department at the hospital, and my vision has changed again! The contact lens that was fitted and made for me 3 weeks ago was practically useless once in my right eye, vision was very blurred and the fit was so bad it lifted with each blink and caused an ar...

Been hopping in and out of the forum, keeping an eye on the progress of Keratoconus treatment shall we say, and now im at a crossroads........ 18 months on, and although I have had no pain or discomfort, im free of all stitches, im at a loss as to what to do next, had a checkup today, and I have a s...

Hi all,

Well it's a year since I had the graft done in my right eye, all seems ok, vision is very slowly improving, and I get no pain or discomfort.
Still got 14 stitches to come out over time, but the longer they stay, the better I'm told.

Ian, thanks for the reply, 10 months isnt too long then for recovery, im like you as i have 14 stitches still in place, and when i go back in November there is talk of taking a few out, but as the shape of my eye on the scan hasnt altered much in the last 6 months im slightly confused as to what tha...

Well its 10 months now since my graft, and sadly my sight hasnt really improved much in the last few months, at no point have i had any pain, the graft is clear and has sealed really well. i still have 14 stitches in place, but a rather large amount of stigmatism (hope thats spelt ok). The consultan...

Chris, Thanks for the reply, i have been given hell by my dear wife for not being patient, but slowly as time has passed its got easier. i wish i could get to the 4th line of the eye chart! really struggle with the big letter at the top if im honest, but once the eye is covered and i look through th...

Well its getting on for nearly 3 months now since my graft, the eye still gives no pain, has not emitted water or gunk, and is generally ok. Now down to twice a day on my drops, and it is alot better in bright light situations, my only slight concern is the vision is exactly the same as the first ch...

Well its 4 weeks since my graft, and all is ok so far, my eye is now quite comfortable and not giving me too much trouble. Vision is still poor but slowly getting better, but the main thing is the Consultant is happy and not worried about my eye. I on the other hand am slowly going mad by the fact i...

Not posted forr a few days, but until this morning my eye has been fine, not sure why but this morning the vision is more blurred, and my eye feels a little sore, its not at all red, and isnt watering, so maybe its just a phase of the healing, but if it persists, i will be off to get it checked out.

Good luck with the checkup Adam, i have my first visit since my op tomorrow, so far all seems ok, vision hasnt improved much, but its not giving me too much grief, bit itchy sometimes, but nothing too bad. This morning i decided as i am offwork i may as well do something practicle, and got the bus i...