Eye appointment two years after CXL surgery

After having an eye test on Tuesday 15th April I'm happy to confirm my eye sight has started to stabilise.

The optician was amazed at how well my eyes have healed since having Collegan Cross Linking (CXL) in March 2013.

Although CXL is not 100% proven I would highly recommend this treatment to anyone who suffers with Keratoconus (KC). I would also advise seeing an ophthalmologist privately so you are seen immediately. I understand this treatment is costly but to me eyes are one of the most precious organs in the body. I'm aware CXL is now on the NHS however you could be waiting months to have this treatment and depending on the progression of your condition you could be too late.

My optician also mentioned that I was the second woman she had seen in four years who suffers with KC and explained the majority of her KC patients are male. It took her by surprise when I also told her KC is not genetic in my family.

Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Barbican Insurance Group winning the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Insurance Day Awards in November 2014. We will be carrying on with our fundraising efforts this year in hope to raise more awareness for three charities including Keratoconus. 

Fundraising so far

Proud to be a member of the KC group and will continue fundraising this year. Looking forward to the upcoming charity events planned to raise more for KC. 

Will keep you posted in a couple of months.

 

Christmas Dinner Party

I would like to thank all my friends who came to my Christmas Charity Dinner Party and helped me raise a total of £200 for Keratoconus. 

Charity Sky Dive

A massive thank you to all my family, friends and Barbican Insurance helping me raise a total of £5,545 for Keratoconus.

Tom's Story - The Human Tissue Squad

I watched a programme called The Human Tissue Squad in August 2014 which was a two-part documentary following the young tissue-donation team and staff at Liverpool's national human tissue bank, who are on the front line maintaining the country's life-saving heart valves, skin and bone. 

The first episode was about Tom's life at a standstill until a new cornea is donated so he can see again.

Watch a clip of Tom's story here...