UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hello, I have a droopy upper eyelid and have today been to Moorfields, where they have authorised surgery if I want it. This droopiness has been casued by my RGP's. I know that if I have the op- the droopiness may return if I continue to wear RGP's. I've got an optomterist appt. on Thursday where I ...

Thanks for the helpful info Chris

Hello, I wear RGP's and have been for about 1 year. They have really improved my vision, but I've recently noticed that the vision in my left eye has deteriorated. I've got an appt. soon at the hospital anyway, but was just wondering what happens when you're vision detoritaes and you wear RGP's. Can...

Apolgies if this is a very silly question....but is a prescription the same for soft contact lenses as RGP's? I knwo for glasses & lenses it's different so wondered if the same applied. I need to have soft lenses for sport (and in case I loose/damage my RGP's) and can get by with Boots/Tesco len...

BTW the plugs can and do come out.

I'd read that Steven. Unfortunately, I do kickboxing (which I wear my softe lenses for) so looks like I'll have to give up sparing...or get so good no one can get me in the face!

Thanks for the resposne Melissa & Sheila. I'm having them fitted on 11.11. so will let you know how I get on.

Hello,
I managed to get an appt. at the CL clinic becuse my RGP's are almost unberable due to dry eyes. The y recommened having punctal plugs fitted, so have got another appt. next month Has anyone had any experinece of these? Are they effective?

Many Thanks

Hello bloater, I was exactly the same as you and recently diagnosed. My left was always weaker and put up with it, and then woke up one morning and it had got far worse! I went to the high street optician who couldn't really explain it, so was referred to the hospital. I had a scan at the hosptial w...

How did it go?

Any useful info on managing the dryness?

I would have liked to come but unfortunately I've got a christening to attend. I'll look out for future events.