Postby Lizb » Thu 15 Apr 2010 7:59 am
even if hard lenses arent an option, there are a number of other lens options for KC available that are worn succesfully by people who have been unable to get on with hard lenses. Some of these lenses are Synergyes, Kerasoft, piggy backing soft lenses with RGP, sceral lenses to name a few (am sure that some of the some of the experts will be able to name a few more as well).
You dont say why hard lenses arent an option any more for you, is it dry eye? or no vision? uncomfortable to wear?
Yes a graft is the final stage, however depending on how severe your KC is there are other options available.
As to the future, yes you can become "registered blind", however this doesnt necessarily mean that you are completely without sight, it just means that it is easier to get help that you need to carry out day to day tasks etc.
As to work environments, KC can be classed as a disability as it can impair your ability to carry out your day to day job - employers have legal responsiblity to treat you fairly and ensure that you have the necessary support to complete your roles. My employer allowed me to choose the best place to sit when we moved offices, has put up spot lights as well as tube lighting, bought me a bigger screen, spoke with our specialist software provider to make things easier to increase font sizes etc all because on some days my vision isnt as good as other days...
I work fulltime, i drive a car, ride a motorbike, take holidays all over and dont generally let my KC affect my life. however there are some allowances i have made to my life in case of bad vision days.
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