UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

It is about money. I tried EVERY RGP option before they would try me with scleral lenses because of the cost.
I dug my heels in about wearing piggyback lenses as in i didnt want them and hung on for scleral lenses which, touch wood, are now my all seeing eyes.

Sorry but i give in and rub just underneath my bottom eyelids. Has the same effect of relief as rubbing across your eyes. Don't know if it does as much damage?

i am left handed with my right eye being the worst. Always have to be different!

Can i just say i think you are great for persevering as i tried for 2 days with piggyback lenses and went straight back to the hospital and said 'no way!'. I found it so much hassle keeping two pairs of lenses. Hence i am now wearing sclerals.

Wow so many replies. Had a word with some high up person at the council asking about a certain type of goggles and if they would be okay. He told me yes so any probs and i have to quote his name. Speedo rift goggles, ordered and awaiting delivery. Bigger than your average goggles so hoping they fit ...

I was told by my contact lens guy that i could swim in goggles with my scleral lenses. But goggles are too close to my eye sockets and press on them causing discomfort and ouch! So instead i went to the pool in a snorkel mask, more comfortable and no problems i thought. Until 10 mins into my swim an...

Interesting. I didnt know you had to keep amidose at a certain temperature. Mine has always been in the kitchen cupboard. Does keeping it cold help with air bubbles at all, cos im beggered if i can get mine in 1st time without bubbles. Mind you the size of them its amazing i get them in at all. They...

Dont think his office is that round.... Worth trying to see him, may save you an operation if they can get you some lenses. He has an assistant now called Ellen. She's really nice as well. I usually have both on the case when i have an appointment, lol, and the reception know me by my first name now...

Both Celluvisc and Refresh are little vials or sealed plastic tubes of liquid. Celluvisc is more of a gel and Refresh is more watery. Both are great for giving your eyes a boost and getting more wear time. They can also help clean deposits of your lenses, depending how dirty they are. You can use th...

Rowan That was a bit scary. I live about 5 mins from Tickton. I was told by my lens guy that there was a long wait for grafts at the moment, not sure if the waiting time has reduced by now. I may well have been referred myself by now but for the persistance of my contact lens guru Mr Melia. Have you...