UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hi Does anyone know what the rules are as regards taking hard-lens solutions onto planes these days ? I am flying BA long-haul to Oz in 3 weeks. Would normally take out my lenses for sleep on plane and wear glasses (although I can't see a great deal with glasses and can't wear them for too long with...

Sometimes you're right, sometimes not. I like it because when I'm thirsty or dehydrated, but don't know it, my lenses dry up and tell me to have a drink of water. That's good. I drink less alcohol because a hangover with sore lenses it 10x worse. Otherwise loads of solutions and being short-sighted ...

Hi Matt Thanks so much for this info - it looks like I should be ok to dive then. Would you please be able to let me know about suitable makes of goggles (not too expensive if poss). I went into a dive shop and the guy asked me for details or if poss a phone number for you. If this is a problem don'...

Hi Gareth

Thanks for the message. Sounds like it should be feasible then. Just slightly worried about having to clean the goggles a couple of metres down but I guess you just close your eyes.

Anyway will wait for Matthew to see what he says.

Have a great day.
James

Hi

Has anyone tried diving with hard lenses - off to Australia next month and wondered if its possible to dive (and how deep) ?

Just tried snorkelling so far but as i can see much at all without lenses worried that I'll struggle.

Thanks
James

Hi All I am off next month to Australia. I can swim with swimming goggles and although my eyes sting a bit afterwards there's never any long term effects on my hard lenses. I am interested in trying to start diving out there but don't know whether this is possible in hard lenses. I can't really see ...