UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Sorry in advance if i have asked similar questions but i really cant decide whether to have cross linking done...

I am 27 and have had KC since i was 21, i currently wear only one RGP len in my good eye, my left eye is far more advanced than my good right eye, i seem to get really good vision wearing only one lens.

My last check up appointment was last monday and i could read the second bottom line of the chart, the lady said my vision was excellent

I think in theory cross linking on my good eye would be good however i am concerned about recovery times etc, i couldnt take time of work, I work for Next in their Head Office and am constantly busy

Any advice would be appreciated

Thank you

Kieran

All the best with your decision; remember it is a decision YOu have to take.

For myself, I have never been signed up to the notion that crosslinking offers benefits to all that have it done.

Andrew

I had one KC in one eye and it was too advanced for CXL, but no sign of it in the other eye.
As soon as I discovered I also had it in my 'good' eye too I had the CXL done. Not a pleasant procedure but back at work the next week. For me it was a good decision as it not only stabailsed my KC but I got a slight flattening of the cone so a small improvement in vision. That was 18 months ago and no change at all/no further deterioration.

But you have to make the right decision for you

Good luck

I had Femto pocket cross linking and only had two weeks off and should be driving within 3-4 due to awaiting a new contact lens. I'm nearly there with my glasses but not quite.

The Femto pocket rather than epi off method gives a much quicker recovery time.

I have only sight in one eye and that has KC so I had to do it to preserve what I have and have no back up!

Go for it is my thought......

Nick