UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Seen a post here recently where someone with KC got soft disposable lens for backup purposes which provided some vision.

I have been trying to obtain soft lens to try but have been going in circles, the hospital wont give me my prescription/measurements as my last eye test was last April, and suggested that i went for a new eye test at the opticians.

So i went for an eye test on Saturday and explained that i was after a pair of soft lens as a backup that i can wear occassionally. I was told that they dont want to step on the hospitals toes and i should go back to the hospital. The lady also said that disposables could make my eyes worst as they sit differently on the eye.

Its frustrating having KC sometimes....

Kieran,

I think that it was me who said they had soft disposable lenses for back-up. I got mine (a couple of years ago) from the High Street opticians when I went for an eye test for my back-up glasses. I was quite clear that I only wanted them for occasional wear (under goggles for swimming).

However I also fell foul of the opticians 'not wanting to tread on the hospital toes' when I wanted a prescription for reading glasses to go over my lenses and they said that this was the hospital's responsibility!

Lia

Hi Lia

Thanks, would it be my hospital i could get soft lens from then? i am keen to go down the piggy backing route as we discussed before but have to wait until my next app in june

Thanks

Kieran,

I don't know if a hospital would prescibe you soft lenses for back-up as most hospitals send you back to the High Street for eye tests and back-up lenses.

As for piggy backing they probably would supply these soft lenses if they decide this is the best way forward for you.

Lia

the opticians would help though might have to try another place