UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Thanks Stephen. Actually, I do have quite dry eyes and am affected by blepharitis. The optician at the contact lens had quite a job getting the contact lens out! It really felt like it was "stuck" onto my eye. I am going to consider this seriously before making a decision, but basically I ...

Thank you to Andrew, Kieran and Lia for your comments. In answer to Kieran's question: yes, I can read PC screens etc clearly. I am going to hold back on making a decision on this until I speak to my optician about it. I am not going to start wearing a contact lens in my left eye without having disc...

I was diagnosed with KC in Oct 2009, when I was 31. My KC was very mild when diagnosed and I have not had to start wearing contact lenses or glasses yet. The KC is just clinically detectable in my right eye and the vision in that eye is very good. The KC in my left eye has progressed slowly since I ...

Andrew and Anne, Many thanks for your replies to my post and especially to Anne for your answers to my questions. I feel re-assured by what you wrote and that I shouldn't panic. My main concern is that my left eye may deteriorate quickly and that if I don't act now, I may miss the boat regarding Cro...

I am 32 years old and was diagnosed with Keratoconus last year. I have never suffered from any other health conditions apart from Athlete's Foot and Dermatitis on my hands. So far I have not required any treatment for my Keratoconus. My right eye is affected so slightly that it is just noticable (I ...