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by jay87
Sun 03 Jun 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wearing one contact lens - does anyone else?
Replies: 9
Views: 7375

Re: Wearing one contact lens - does anyone else?

Up until 2 weeks ago I just wore an RGP in my right eye, as my left eye was almost perfect. I now wear a soft toric lens in my left with the RGP as vison has got sightly worse in it.
by jay87
Sun 27 May 2012 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First RGP - Advice Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 5103

Re: First RGP - Advice Needed

This is what I do 1. Wash hands 2. Close sink plug 3. Place a clean dry towel in sink ( makes it easier to see lens if dropped and prevents chipped lens from being dropped.) 4. Face head downwards into sink, place a small mirror there if neccesary, but soon you should be able to apply/remove lens by...
by jay87
Mon 21 May 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: Frequently asked Questions - and Answers
Topic: How long can you wear contacts for
Replies: 13
Views: 19168

Re: How long can you wear contacts for

I wear my Corneal RGP lenses up to 16 hours from 7am til 11pm, cas that's how long I am awake :D They used to make my eyes dry and itch and sting and fall out though so stick at it, does get better!
by jay87
Thu 03 May 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Should I get a left lens?
Replies: 1
Views: 1809

Should I get a left lens?

Hi all, I was wondering if you knowledgable people could give me some advice. I have much worse KC in my right eye (-8-9) than my left. My left eye is good without aid and right is just a blur so my optom just fitted a right RGP and I have none in my left as she couldnt get it much better than it is...
by jay87
Sun 29 Apr 2012 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: General KC Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1678

General KC Questions

Hi All I was Diagnosed with KC in october, and have this week been fitted with RGP lenses that have made my vision considerably crisper!! My eyes have been watering the last few days getting used to the hard lenses but are finally settling down. This forum and the newsletters I have received from th...
by jay87
Tue 11 Oct 2011 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Member - A Few Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 2070

New Member - A Few Questions

Hi Everyone! My name's Jake, i'm 23, from the UK and yesterday got the shock of my life finding out I had KC! Yesterday I sulked and felt sad for myself, thinking i'll definitely go blind in the future etc. Today i've snapped out of it and figured almost everyone has health problems they have to dea...

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