r/Keratoconus • • 2h ago

Funny Seriously confused

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Rpg lences. I wear them more than 20 years. All good but the last few days not so good. I thought l mixed them. Right-left to left -rght. So l switch them up to see if that is the case. Now l am more confused than ever. I see good but do l see better? I dont know. I cant tell. And mind you l tried the glasses my husband uses for reading. Whoops. I need those too. F@@@


r/Keratoconus • • 17h ago

Crosslinking Recommendations for where to get CXL done?

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I’m a 23-year-old male recently diagnosed with keratoconus in my left eye, and my corneal specialist immediately referred me for CXL. I live on my own in Charlotte, North Carolina, and according to the ophthalmologist, the closest place I can get CXL done is two hours away at Duke University.

I’m curious about whether this is manageable given the distance involved and the typical recovery time for driving, working, etc. My understanding is that I shouldn’t count on being able to safely drive myself home, but the issue is that I don’t have anyone around here who can do so. My nearest family members are four hours away in Atlanta, and my immediate family lives in Los Angeles.

With these factors in mind, I’ve thought about whether it may be worth doing CXL in Georgia or California instead to have more family support. I work as a software developer and I have short-term disability benefits, so I’d be able to take up to a few weeks off of work with a portion of my pay if needed.

Given the usual timeline of recovery, follow-ups, etc, what city might you look to get it done if you were in my shoes, and do you have any recommendations for eye care centers/ophthalmologists there?


r/Keratoconus • • 21h ago

Contact Lens Has anyone experienced increased eye floaters after a hybrid contact lens fitting (Duette or UltraHealth)?

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I have keratoconus in both eyes and had a Duette hybrid contact lens fitting today. I had a pretty difficult time removing the lenses, and my eyes were quite sore afterward, although the discomfort has since gone away. Since removing them, I’ve noticed what seems like an increase in eye floaters, mostly little specks and strings that are especially noticeable against bright backgrounds. I’m honestly not sure if they’re new or if I’m just paying more attention to them.

Has anyone else experienced something similar after a hybrid lens fitting, particularly with Duette or UltraHealth lenses? Did you notice any temporary changes in your vision or increased floaters afterward? I’ve already reached out to my eye doctor and am planning to follow up, but I’d love to hear about other people’s experiences!


r/Keratoconus • • 22h ago

Need Advice Refresh celluvisc!!!

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I can only manage 7-8 hours of wear without any sort of fogging

So does it actually prevent fogging?

Only available on Amazon here in India and very expensive as well

Need some clarity before I place an order