UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Morning all,

Having tried to persevere with contact lens am now told that recent bout of hydrops will only get worse... and I now have no cornea left....am now booked in for 8th feb for full depth surgery.

Hmm...wish me luck

Jayuk

Thanks for the info. Will keep you posted.

PS Found out more in the last hour than in the last six months!

PPS Must admit thought it was going to get better on its own....duh

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