UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hi, thanks for your reply. I saw an optician in March who said it might be KC, then I saw a consultant at hospital in April who said it was definitely KC. Then on Tuesday I saw a different hospital consultant who said it was definitely not KC and is High Astigmatism. V confusing.

Hi, I'm very confused, and looking this up via google has not been very successful. I was told in April by an ophthalmologist I had Keratoconus in both eyes, worse in my right. This morning I have been to an appointment, seen a different consultant, who says it is not KC, it is high astigmatism, but...

Thanks Andrew, I feel a lot more hopeful just making this change

Hi Russell, I have anti-glare on my prescription glasses, but in all honesty I still find I'm affected by the ghosting. It probably does make a small difference as in it would be better to have it than not, but I think you will still be affected.

Hope this helps

Hurrah!! GP said she would refer me to Sheffield, so just got to wait for first app now

Thanks guys, that's really useful about the contacts and which one is which, I hadn't even thought about that

I am going to see my GP tomorrow to ask about being referred to Sheffield. I'm hoping this wont be a problem, has anyone else had to change hospitals before?

Hiya, I'm going to Doncaster Royal Infirmary, I don't really know much about their ophthalmic services, but my consultant did say that I may need to be referred to Sheffield for corneal topography as they don't do it at DRI.

Brilliant, thank you Munster I will def do that. I phoned hospital today to see why I've not received my lens appointment through yet and they hadn't even got a referral for me for that clinic, doh! So I'm off to a good start, I can see this becoming a but of a 'mare!

If I mention my allergies and dry eye to the optometrist in the contact lens clinic will they be able to help me? Can they prescribe drops etc? I am a bit unfamiliar with what different peoples roles are in all this, like the ophthalmologist and the optometrist? are they both doctors?

Hi nick, thanks for the tips. I just looked up the EyeBag, it looks really good I'm going to order one! Perfect for my eyes before I even get to the contact lenses!