UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

I had the same problem when i first tried contact lenses, I also tried piggy backing which didnt work either. I have just gone back to my contact lenses fitter and am about to try Synergy (sp?) Lenses - rigid centres with the soft lenses edges. I found with rigid and the piggy backing that my eyes w...

Well I have got my appointment at Manchester Eye Hospital this thursday (they originally gave me an appointment the day between getting married and going on honeymoon). Hoping that some more options are given to me as to alternatives to the glasses that i always wear - not vain but would occasionall...

Some updated news, I received a letter from Manchester Eye Hospital saying that they had received a refferal from my consultant and would be ringing me soon to arrange an appointment.

My optician is where I was being fitted for contact lens (Broadhurst Opticians, Preston), after being referred to from RPH. I dont get fitted for contact lens anymore due to being sick and tired of having sore eyes everytime I tried contacts (went on for about 5 years). So do i need to get my GP to ...

Well I went for my annual check up today and am now wondering if the registrar I saw today actually knows anything about keratoconus. Had a corneal topography (sp??) and then went into see the registrar. Asked the registrar about what my options are and I was told; 1. Spectacles 2. Contact lenses 3....

I was diagnosed with Keratoconus about 8-9 years ago in my left eye, but was told that my right eye was ok, though it does appear to have a slight degree of kerataconus. I tried for several years to adapt to using contact lenses, both just semi-gas and the piggyback style. About 18 months to 2 years...