Hello, I am new here so I'll tell a little about myself. I'm 34 years old and was diagnosed with KC about 8 years ago. I've been an underground coal miner for over twelve years. Lately my occupation has been difficult with my eye condition. I used to wear glasses, but as the condition worsened, I was fitted with rgp lenses. After 50 or more fittings I finally got a pair that fit. However they aren't comfortable at all. I guess my eyes have now adjusted to the lenses and I can't see through my glasses anymore. I work in a dusty environment, that doesn't mix well with the contact lenses. My left eye got severely inflamed about a week ago, and I've been off work for five days. I'm in a tough situation--I can't see without my lenses and the dust laden environment is making me miserable. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thank you,
Mike
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Mike
Welcome to the forum
Have you tried wearing safety glasses? I know that others who work in a dusty environment use them.
All the best
Andrew
Welcome to the forum
Have you tried wearing safety glasses? I know that others who work in a dusty environment use them.
All the best
Andrew
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welcome MikeWV.
I visit construction sites (which are probably not as bad) and I cope with good wraparound glasses.
As andrew says- some dust proof goggles might be the answer- and some single use artificial tears to flush out any problems.
i also found that piggybacks (a RGP lens over a soft lens) were less likely to jump out, and as a result i didn't stick my fingers in my eyes as much???
Maybe also consider some hygenic wipes to clean the dust off your eyelids, or wipe inside the eye. I use Blepharitis wipes when I travel (even though i do not suffer from Blepharitis- my optician sold them to me, to help to clean the lids when you dont have access to clean water)
I visit construction sites (which are probably not as bad) and I cope with good wraparound glasses.
As andrew says- some dust proof goggles might be the answer- and some single use artificial tears to flush out any problems.
i also found that piggybacks (a RGP lens over a soft lens) were less likely to jump out, and as a result i didn't stick my fingers in my eyes as much???
Maybe also consider some hygenic wipes to clean the dust off your eyelids, or wipe inside the eye. I use Blepharitis wipes when I travel (even though i do not suffer from Blepharitis- my optician sold them to me, to help to clean the lids when you dont have access to clean water)
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Welcome Mike,
The other possibility is scleral lenses. They can be ideal for people who work in dusty conditions because they cover the whole of the eye, so the dust can't get underneath them. I don't know whereabouts in the country you are, because they're not available everywhere, but definitely worth asking your optometrist about them - you might be able to get a referral to someone who can fit them if your own optom can't.
Good luck
Anne
The other possibility is scleral lenses. They can be ideal for people who work in dusty conditions because they cover the whole of the eye, so the dust can't get underneath them. I don't know whereabouts in the country you are, because they're not available everywhere, but definitely worth asking your optometrist about them - you might be able to get a referral to someone who can fit them if your own optom can't.
Good luck
Anne
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