Hi Sushee I'm an optometrist so I know exactly what u are going through! Briggsy's girl is right - the standard correction for keratoconus is hard lenses(or RGPs - rigid gas permeables). If your optom has given u soft lenses to trial then the keratoconus mustn't be severe.

There could be a few causes for your discomfort, but is more than likely dryness as most of the girls have noted. Lubricating eye drops may help - I'd recommend Bion Tears, Refresh Contacts or Blink 'n Clean - all available from the pharmacy.

Secondly, b/c of the astigmatism, your contacts will be thicker than those that just correct short or long sightedness - and certain brands will be thicker than others. I'd recommend Acuvue Advance for astigmatism, Coopervision XCel Toric or Proclear Toric. Depending on your prescription though, some may not come in your 'eye size'.

If your optom has given u a higher oxygen material such as Purevision Toric, hey generally tend to be a little thicker again, and as a result, a little less comfortable.

My advice? If you're up to it, try a different type of lens, as what suits one doesn't suit all. If u work/live in a highly heated or air conditioned environment it is worth telling the optom too as that can influence lens choice. At the end of the day, it is simply your choice and you have the option of wearing contacts or not. Don't let the optom push u into something you're not comfortable with *hugs*