UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hi I am actually going for a consultation on monday at the London vision clinic, this alone costs £650. If my corneas are thick enough and i decide to go ahead with it the cost is £3000. I am a bit worried lately as there has been so much talk of this procedure being done on the NHS but i dont want ...

Hey I work in recruitment so i to have to use a p.c all day(most days 12 hours). I use a 19" monitor with a glare screen over it. I find that my laptop is easier on my eyes, i dont know if you are the same and if it would be worth while mentioning this to your employer. I also find being near a...

Hi

Im wondering if anyone has any advice about exercising with lenses in, is it ok?? i use the gym quite a lot and i am worried i may be causing more damage. Any advice would help.

Many thanks

pete

Hi Adam

I usually hold the case under my eye and pull both eye lids to the side, it usually pops right out into the case apart from the odd time i am on my knees for an hour hunting for it.

Hope this helps

Pete

Hi

I am thinking about getting this done to, i have to go to a clinic in London called the london vision clinic in feb to see if i am suitable. I am 25 tho, i will keep you updated on how i am getting on and will pass on any info i get.

Have a good crimbo

pete

Hi Andrew

Thanks for the response and those articles. It seems promising but i will let you know what the outcome is.

Many thanks

Hi Can anyone give me advise on the above procedure? I have been in contact with a clinic in London called the London Vision Clinic which offers a conultation for £650 which gets deducted from the price if you are suitable. I stay in Glasgow, is there anywhere in Scotland that offers this procedure?...

Hi Ive recently started wearing contacts, the sight in my right eye is really good with them but my left is not, im finding that just wearing the lens in my right eye and none in my left seems to be much better than wearing both. Is this a good idea?? will this make one or both my eyes worse?? I wor...

Hi im new to this and have a million questions! But ill start with this one. How long are you allowed to keep them in for because i dont really take mine out unless it is to sleep!! Will this damage my eye's further?? Does anyone else feel that they dont get enough effort put in by there consultant?...