UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

This is more than an irritation. It's quite painful. Bearable but painful.

I'll get some professional help.

Thanks.

Thanks very much for the information Gareth.

Yes, the optician I saw the other day is going to write to my GP and refer me to the hospital again just in case.

I had no idea that hospitals could provide lenses actually. Thanks for that.

Kind regards

Linda

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