UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hi Steve I think my KC is like yours. I had problems with my left eye for 8 years. Because i have Rheumatiod Arthritis and had to have an eye test before I started a new drug last July - this is when I found out the problem was KC, I knew I had a problem with my left eye they confirmed it was in the...

Thanks Dawn. Problem is I have had a look on the internet and there is so many to choose from, I like most ot them.

Many thanks everyone. I wear sunglasses most of the time even when it is not sunny. I feel they proctect my right eye which is only very slightly effected by KC, my left eye is the worst of the two. I am going to have a look on the internet for Maui Jims and see what I can find. At the moment I am w...

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I find wearing sunglasses helps reduce the glare in bright sunlight. Is it better to buy Ray Ban for example rather than buying a cheap pair? Or can anyone suggest a brand that is good for KC suffers.

Joy

Thanks Helen . Some years ago I tried glasses but they did not improve the vision. When I had an eye test about a month ago thats when I found out I have KC, the optician didn't feel I needed contacts just yet.

Joy

Many thanks Andrew and John. You have both been a great help.

Joy

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My KC is fairly mild, can someone tell me is it better to be referred to an eye clinic or just have it checked yearly at the optician. I have a good optician who has high tech equipment and was able to photograph the KC and will be able to monitor progress.

Joy

Thanks John. Yes, I have to agree, it has put my mind at ease and be able to find out information on the condition.

Joy

Hello I just want to say Hello to everyone. :D I am 31 and live in Northern Ireland. I have had a problem with the vision in my left eye for 7-8 years, never knew what the problem was or what had caused. Was referred to an eye clinic a long time ago and was told I was short sighted in the left eye a...