UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

In Northern Ireland, i get my contact lenses free of charge but have to pay for my glasses. In reference to solution, i get both on prescription but have found that ir works out cheaper to buy without prescription.

Hi Lynn, Well, i think that my story will be different to many, firstly because I am from a different generation and also the fact that i was diagnosed with KC in N. Ireland. Since the age of three I have been under the care of many eye consultants. When i was little i had a squint in my eye and was...

i often walk past people i know without acknowledging them simply because i'm 2 focused on finding where i'm going! yet when i'm driving i stair straight ahead (and still can't see anyone!) worst experience ever was camping in the pitch black in the middle of a field in a little country village - no...

Hi guys, thanks for all your great advice - its much appreciated! Andrew thank you for the kind words. Well, i met my doc 2day in the most surreal surroundings - a world cup drop in centre at the local church! lol, so i happened to mention my difficulty and well its seems that i am non other than a ...

Jay, the vision i got 2day was without my lenses but with my glasses, i put them in this morning and had to take them out immediately, the pain was indescribable! I've takin it easy it easy 2day, had to listen to the football instead of watching it tho grr.... :x Andrew, i've no way up 2 belfast at ...

Hello everyone, sorry i haven't been on in an absolute age, but with exams and teaching practice, i have been so busy! I have a problem :? for the past couple of days i have been experiencing a real discomfort in my eyes. I came home from work yesterday, took out the lenses and well I couldn't see! ...

Hello every1, sorry i really have to ramble for a while. Today has had to be the most eventful day i've had for such a while! As u all know i have recently started taking driving lessons - well was driving down a main road today and i killed a little birdie - he flew into my windowscreen and never c...

Lookin great - well done!

Hello Everyone :D Not long back from the hospital and great news - i have new lenses! i am now back in the visual world! The consultant was really happy with my eyes today - no change this time - hopefully they'll stay that way for the time being! Was in the room for over an hour, so many new machin...

Hey guys, I'm heading up to Derry tomorrow to see the consultant, hopefully will be getting a fitting for new lenses :D have been without my lenses now for a month or so which is crazy, with exams and assignment deadlines to meet, i'm stressed to say the least. A question - does anyone else find tha...