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by Grant
Fri 17 Mar 2023 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: a whole year of blood serum drops
Replies: 4
Views: 5051

Re: a whole year of blood serum drops

Fabulous outcome, really good to hear a positive result.
by Grant
Fri 28 Oct 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Over 70s and DVLA
Replies: 8
Views: 4031

Re: Over 70s and DVLA

there is now a huge list of eye conditions that have to be notified to DVLA and that includes keratoconus. Interesting, that was news to me too. I've just completed the self-certification online, will post if there are any updates. Any update about this? I received a letter from the DVLA saying tha...
by Grant
Wed 21 Sep 2022 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Over 70s and DVLA
Replies: 8
Views: 4031

Re: Over 70s and DVLA

Anne Klepacz wrote:there is now a huge list of eye conditions that have to be notified to DVLA and that includes keratoconus.


Interesting, that was news to me too.

I've just completed the self-certification online, will post if there are any updates.
by Grant
Wed 28 Oct 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Suggestions - safe travel bottles
Replies: 2
Views: 2124

Re: Suggestions - safe travel bottles

Any help? https://www.boots.com/bausch-and-lomb-boston-advance-cleaner-30ml-10002413 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boston-Advance-Permeable-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B000KU51U4/ref=pd_sbs_121_1/257-7906113-4732608 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boston-Advance-Flight-Travel-Pack-Cleaner-Conditioning-Solution-Bausch-...
by Grant
Tue 20 Oct 2020 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has anyone had keratoconus progress in one eye after the age of 30?
Replies: 5
Views: 4893

Re: Has anyone had keratoconus progress in one eye after the age of 30?

Wasn't diagnosed with KC until 31ish. Has changed somewhat in the 20 years since then, luckily been able to cope with lenses throughout and not had any surgical interventions.
by Grant
Fri 08 Feb 2019 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dealing with anxiety and depression from KC
Replies: 4
Views: 5010

Re: Dealing with anxiety and depression from KC

Hi Mal, Obviously I can only speak from personal experience however I find that contacts make a significant different to my vision. Without - can't read the top row on the Snellen chart, With - 6/9 or even 6/6 on a good day. I can understand the anger and depression, I was in the same place after I ...
by Grant
Tue 14 Aug 2018 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spare lenses - are they are luxury or a necessity?
Replies: 9
Views: 7901

Re: Spare lenses - are they are luxury or a necessity?

Agreed. First time one of my lenses broke and I found out it was 3/4 weeks for a replacement I bought a spare pair, just couldn't function well enough at work on one eye. With subsequent prescription changes I've just kept the previous ones as spares. I must admit I don't think to clean the spares, ...
by Grant
Wed 14 Feb 2018 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My experiences (2 operations) as a man with funny shaped eyes
Replies: 2
Views: 3520

Re: My experiences (2 operations) as a man with funny shaped eyes

Hi cobble, welcome. Great write up, many thanks for taking the time to share.

If only KK was available on prescription as a painkiller...
by Grant
Wed 14 Feb 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is it this expensive for everyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 5705

Re: Is it this expensive for everyone?

Hi Gary, I was first diagnosed at a similar age to you. My optician referred me to the local hospital and the most I've paid the NHS is £114 for a pair of lenses. My hospital also only charge this a maximum of once per year - this was helpful in the early days when my prescription was changing quite...

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