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by james mckinlay
Thu 27 Sep 2007 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: eye shield
Replies: 5
Views: 3665

Re: eye shield

THINGS MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE I HAD MY GRAFTS DONE BUT WHEN I LEFT IT WAS AFTER AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE HOSPITAL ME AND MY REACTIONS TO MEDICATION LOL. I LEFT WITH NO COVER OF THE EYE I DID HOWEVER HAVE TO WEAR THE PATCH AT NIGHT WHEN I WAS IN BED TO STOP ME RUBBING THW EYE AND DAMGING THE GRAFT OR...
by james mckinlay
Mon 24 Sep 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: eye shield
Replies: 5
Views: 3665

Re: eye shield

i have had 2 grafts and they are in the healed stage now i use prescription sunglasses and i always wear a baseball cap infact if i dont have my cap on people ask whats different with me lol. but i would recomend some dark glasses but the hopsital will not give them out as they are now considered a ...
by james mckinlay
Tue 11 Sep 2007 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kickboxing after having corneal grafts
Replies: 12
Views: 7575

Re: Kickboxing after having corneal grafts

thank you all for the kind words you have given me i value this group because of the support and understanding the users have. we are lucky we have such an open group with various cultures and opinions however we all have the same objective and that is to live our lifes to the best we can with KC. m...
by james mckinlay
Mon 10 Sep 2007 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kickboxing after having corneal grafts
Replies: 12
Views: 7575

Re: Kickboxing after having corneal grafts

well thats me just completed my first week of kickboxing and i just found out i do not have to spar to progress in the belt system. however i am planning to take part in the sparring because i want to be the next kickboxing champion lol i have also been told by the head instructor that she takes the...
by james mckinlay
Sun 09 Sep 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: Frequently asked Questions - and Answers
Topic: with having KC are wel classed as blind or disabled?
Replies: 3
Views: 12089

Re: with having KC are wel classed as blind or disabled?

hello it really depends if you are registerd as partially sighted or blind. my KC is that bad i am registered as partially sighted but just because i am registered it does not make it any easier to access services i need. i would think we are disabled to an extent as we need assistance with daily ta...
by james mckinlay
Thu 06 Sep 2007 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kickboxing after having corneal grafts
Replies: 12
Views: 7575

Re: Kickboxing after having corneal grafts

OKAY ALL I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY INSTRUCTOR AND SHE HAS SAID THAT ANY HARD CONTACT IN THE STYLE OF KICKBOXING I HAVE TAKEN UP IS FORBIDEN ANYONE USING FULL CONTACT WILL BE EXPELLED FROM THE CLUB. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD I CAN PURCHASE HEAD PROTECTION THAT PROTECTS MY FULL FACE AND WILL NOT ALLOW ANY CONT...
by james mckinlay
Wed 05 Sep 2007 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kickboxing after having corneal grafts
Replies: 12
Views: 7575

Kickboxing after having corneal grafts

Hello all it's been a fair bit since I posted last I have not been too well anyways hope you are all OK and hello to all new members. For those that don't know me this will seem a bit insane but sine I am anyway it don't matter. I hope you can help me on thins one I have recently decided to take up ...
by james mckinlay
Tue 19 Jun 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: just to say hi and see how you all are
Replies: 5
Views: 3264

thanks for the help all the sooner the better i get a pair really because the darn light is doing my head in i can hardly go a walk in the shopping centre or that because the light just makesmy eyes water.

oh i love the summer just hope i see this one outside the hospital lol
by james mckinlay
Mon 18 Jun 2007 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: just to say hi and see how you all are
Replies: 5
Views: 3264

just to say hi and see how you all are

hey everyone its been a bit since i posted ive been unwell again and was in hospital. but i have a question for you all. i have to wear prescription glasses and i want a pair of sunglasses to ease the problems i have with bright light. does anyone have any ideas or reccomendations. thanks a lot hope...
by james mckinlay
Sat 21 Apr 2007 8:44 am
Forum: Scottish Local Group
Topic: Next Scottish group meeting.
Replies: 8
Views: 23827

hi all i hope the meeting goes well for you all.

sadly i wont be able to attend as i am in hospital again for my mental health issues.

i had hoped to attend but i have had a rough week and think its best if i take it easy for now.

all the best

james

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