UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

BTW - Welcome.

Hi Rich I had the same teething troubles as you did. In my case there was no option to take the lenses out - no lenses - no seeing. They did make a difference to my life. I had them "clamping" on to the eye but found that using articial tears made things better. It can be frightening chash...

I'm having the left eye cataract removed on Friday, and the right eye cataract removed the following Friday.

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of how much time should be allowed to elapse before I can get measurements taken for new Rose K lenses?

Thanks

Dear All, Its been some time since I visited this site - I guess for some people its a regular thing while for others we turn to it for advise and support in times of need. So, during a routine quarterly check up at the Eye Hospital, after being told that the vision in my left eye was suffering, the...

Greetings One and All.

We are about to do the Orlando thing - roller coasters and extreme rides, etc.

A genuine question - is it possible that CLs could be blown or shaken out ? The last thing we want is a holiday ruined by loosing my contact lens.

Any experiences?

Thanks

Chris

I've just picked up my first pair of Rose K Lenses this week, and am building up the hours - up to 6 hours today. What a difference these can make. My far vision is almost perfect but I am having problems with reading and close stuff, I guess a small change to the prescription will help. I am a bit ...

Drew

Thanks for the help.

Chris.

Does anyone know of a website that has a copy of the the NHS Leaflet G11 - "NHS Vouchers for Glasses."

Can't seem to find it anywhere.



Thanks

Chris.

Hi to all. I was recently diagnosed with KC - about 2 weeks ago. I have been given two types of drops to use (Allergan and Opatanol) and told to come back in 4 months. Quite honestly there was so much to take in I came away from the Hospital with more questions than answers. I have read the threads ...