UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

most of us have been through a similar experience. I hated RGP lenses at first and refused to wear them for about a year, but eventually my vision was not acceptable and I tried again. For me it took about 2 months to get used to them and there have been many troubled times, but with a good contact ...

thanks for the responses about driving. i will practice driving with one eye now while i wait for my transplant. i hope i cope, because it is an important part of my work, and it is my own business (with partners) so taking a lot of time off is not really an option.

Hi Eman, The same thing happenend to me. My vision in my right eye deteriorated rapidly after a 'scratch incident'. I first went to my optometrist to see if it was a lens thing, but then had to see my doctor, who said it was probably a scar. I suggest you see your doctor and see what he says, then y...

thanks. these answers are really helpful to me too.
What about driving? when did any of you feel comfortable to drive on a highway (speed above 100km/hr) ?

thanks Chris. I am coming to terms with it, and know that my long-term eye health is more important. Its just dissappointing.

I have a great snow skiing holiday planned for April, which should have been okay, but my surgery has been delayed and I am still waiting. IF I hear something this weekend i will only have 8-9 weeks before my trip. I suppose I should start getting used to the idea of missing my trip! I am a relative...

Good luck Becky. I am also waiting for transplant, so I have an idea of what you are feeling. I can't give any advice though. let us know how it goes.

Thanks for the responses. you are probably right. even with my normal piggybacks i dont wear mascara on the bottom lid because it gets smudged with my own tears or the artificial tears.
I will do without makeup then. It will give me 10 minutes extra every day. I will call it a holiday.

Maybe a stupid question... Can you wear makeup after a transplant? After a few weeks? I can probably live without the mascara but what about concealer under the eyes. I have bad dark rings under my eyes.

Matthew,

You mentioned diving. Do you mean scuba diving? i am waiting for a full thickness PK, and my doctor has told me that i should be able to dive after a few months (once it is fully healed). Does anyone know any reasons why this may not be so?
Melissa