UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

I send info about Scottish support group meetings by e-mail and have done for at least 10 years to save postage, and personal time printing and stuffing envelopes. There are a few people who I still send hard copies to, who don't have e-mail. I have found that e-mail addresses change frequently and ...

Great news. That will be make a big difference to you and your daughter.
It also proves that helpful info can be picked up at KC conferences, and also a support group meetings.

When you move into the NHS system you accept whoever the specialist is in your local hospital.People base their recommendations on their experiences of particular specialists-experiences differ. I'm fortunate that I go to a hospital in the north and we have very good opthalmologists. However on a pu...

It may be that the lens is drying up and you need to use moisturisers- ones suitable for contact lens wear.Clinitas has a range that a lot of people use.The lens fit may not be ideal which is another reason for a lens going foggy. Try alternative contact lens solutions first - particularly some of t...

I used to teach Home Economics. I was struggling to wear GP lenses because the ventilation was very poor. In the new build school each window only opened about an inch. I got dust extractors for all the classrooms that I worked in and I had a support work 15 hours a week to be in my practical classe...

It can feel like a minefield when you are first diagnosed with keratoconus.You wonder how your vision will change and what treatment is best. Contact lenses usually make a huge difference to your vision.The hospital eye service does prescribe contact lenses. You get appointments for that department ...

Zoe, I've sent an e-mail copy of your questionnaire out to every KC member on the Scottish e-mail list. Hopefully you will receive some replies from them. Elizabeth

Emma, As you are studying in Glasgow are you able to come to the Glasgow KC support group meeting on Saturday 21st April , 2-4pm at Strathclyde University Chaplaincy centre, John Street, near George square. It is the building opposite the student union. Our speaker is speaking about Nutrition and ey...

I've often gone to Sight village and it has been very good. Unfortunately it is during the week and daytime when I'm working so I wont be able to go this year.

A new support group will be starting in Edinburgh on Saturday 19th May.It will be held at Cameron Optometry in the centre of Edinburgh.Joanne and Christine along with Ian Cameron will be running the group. Let us know if you are interested in attending or finding out more, so that we can give you de...