UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hello again, i've been away for a couple of weeks, but just wanted to say thank you to everybody who took the time to write and send me private messages, you really have been great. I'm so glad I've found this site so I can just say hello or ask any questions. I've got another appointment with my op...

Thank you everyone for replying, I really appreciate it. I do agree with you who say an all in one won't be as good as a cleaner and conditioner, but its so much easier using an all in one, and cheaper too. Loopy Lou - No, you don't need to use saline with the Boston Simplus, it does it all for you....

Can anyone recommend some good "all in one" cleaning solutions for me, for gas permeable lenses? I used to have Boston Simplus "all in one" cleaning/conditioning/rinsing solution etc, and that was very good. However, it costs nearly £7 for a smallish bottle and only lasts about j...

Thank you so much for your replies. I think this is only the second time I've written on here and you've been so friendly and helpful. Thank you again. I now realise a contact lens can last anytime, that it all depends on the individual and their eye history. I have found another thing too - I'm now...

What's the average length of time you should have your lenses before you change them? I used to have a really nice optomotrist but she has moved on now. However, she used to change my lenses every year, which I was ok about. However, the new optomotrist isn't nearly as nice and says you don't need t...

Thanks everyone for your replies, I really appreciate it.

Its nice to talk to you on here so thanks again everyone and will talk soon.

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum - this is my first message. I have been aware of Keratoconus for the last 3 years and have had no problem with contact lenses and my vision with contact lenses. However, glasses are a different matter. Every 3 months it seems my vision changes, certainly with my ri...