Search found 462 matches

by Lia Williams
Thu 10 Mar 2022 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Private clinics Buckinghamshire
Replies: 3
Views: 1826

Re: Private clinics Buckinghamshire

My vision is ok in them but they are extremely uncomfortable Contact lenses shouldn't be uncomfortable so it would be worth asking to try one of the many different types available. On the keratoconus group website there is a link to conference and speaker meeting videos where you can find out more ...
by Lia Williams
Thu 10 Feb 2022 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coming back to the UK - Contact lenses in Cambridge?
Replies: 2
Views: 1613

Re: Coming back to the UK - Contact lenses in Cambridge?

You will need to see a High Street optician for a full eye test. This is because hospital contact lens clinics typically only look at the front of the eye. The optician or your GP could refer you to a hospital eye clinic for specialist contact lenses. Alternatively there are High Street opticians wh...
by Lia Williams
Sun 23 Jan 2022 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Registering to post on this forum
Replies: 2
Views: 1532

Re: Registering to post on this forum

In the last twenty years or so that have been many developments in contact lens design. So it would be worth to see if you can find a more suitable lens. There are now specialist soft lenses, mini sclerals and hybrid lenses for keratoconus. Even small rgps can be made comfortable by piggybacking wit...
by Lia Williams
Mon 27 Dec 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for a checkup, where to begin?
Replies: 2
Views: 1488

Re: Looking for a checkup, where to begin?

I think the first place you should go is to an optician for an eye test. You could probably get an appointment in a day or so. They would test your eyesight and hopefully be able to prescribe you with a new pair of glasses. When you book the appointment it would be worth mentioning that you have KC ...
by Lia Williams
Fri 15 Oct 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When lenses stop working !!
Replies: 2
Views: 2001

Re: When lenses stop working !!

Saw cornea specialist who recommended keep trying different contacts but in running out of time and money!! It does sound like you need to see someone who specialises in fitting keratoconus and has a range of specialist contact lenses to choose from. It is unusual for keratoconus to progress in one...
by Lia Williams
Tue 12 Oct 2021 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buying glasses online
Replies: 6
Views: 4136

Re: Buying glasses online

I think a high myopia prescription is defined as more than - 5 dioptres. With my prescription I am always recommended to get high index lenses and small frames. With your prescription I would expect that high index lenses, although perhaps not the highest would also be recommended. Many years ago, a...
by Lia Williams
Tue 12 Oct 2021 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Best solution for GP Lenses
Replies: 7
Views: 4494

Re: Best solution for GP Lenses

I use the Boston solutions. There are two solutions, a cleaner and a separate conditioning and wetting solution. Plus saline to rinse the cleaner from the lenses. The separate cleaner is to help remove protein deposits. I also use protein remover tablets from time to time as I do get quite a build u...
by Lia Williams
Tue 12 Oct 2021 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buying glasses online
Replies: 6
Views: 4136

Re: Buying glasses online

The centre of the lens is important for high powered lenses. My glasses prescription is a complex prescription as it is more than -10 dioptres. When I have bought glasses the mark ups on the selected pair have been done by the dispensing optician rather than the optical assistant to ensure that the ...
by Lia Williams
Tue 31 Aug 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help what can he do post surgery
Replies: 1
Views: 1118

Re: Help what can he do post surgery

This link details recovery from a corneal transplant:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cornea-tr ... /recovery/

Go to advanced search