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Anyone Had A Partial Corneal Transplant?
Posted on 11/16/15 at 5:58 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 5:58 pm
If so how long before you were able to see out the eye again?
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Posted on 11/16/15 at 6:02 pm to GAFF
lady that I work with had a corneal transplant (not sure whether partial or total) and she was back at work within a few days...she said it bothered her, but she wore the sun shades like they give to cataract patients and she was actually able to come to the office the next day...
she said it sucked, but she did what she needed to do...
she said it sucked, but she did what she needed to do...
Posted on 11/16/15 at 6:05 pm to Spankum
With me being a firefighter they said possibly out 4 weeks. I'm wondering at what point I'll be able to see with glasses.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 6:33 pm to GAFF
I think you will be able to see fairly quickly after the transplant, but any light will hurt your eyes...
they want you to stay out of work just to prevent injury...
ETA: what caused you to need a transplant?...infection?...
they want you to stay out of work just to prevent injury...
ETA: what caused you to need a transplant?...infection?...
This post was edited on 11/16/15 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 7:57 pm to Spankum
I have an astigmatism called Keratoconus. The reason I'm asking about the vision is because I was offered a job but they require a DOT eye exam. I start the first of the year so it would have to be completed before then. Wondering if I'd be able to pass it.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 8:04 pm to GAFF
This post was edited on 11/16/15 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 8:32 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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Posted on 11/16/15 at 8:33 pm to GAFF
quote:
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I first misread the title as cornmeal, not corneal
Posted on 11/16/15 at 8:36 pm to GAFF
quote:
I have an astigmatism called Keratoconus. The reason I'm asking about the vision is because I was offered a job but they require a DOT eye exam. I start the first of the year so it would have to be completed before then. Wondering if I'd be able to pass it.
yes, I remember your post about that...sorry, but I don't have the answer to that one.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 8:43 pm to Spankum
I haven't heard of a partial cornea transplant. 10 years ago I had a total cornea transplant, it worked out just fine.I'll be happy to share my experience with you if you posy how to get in touch with you or e mail me at f_cook@sbcglobal.net
Posted on 11/16/15 at 9:28 pm to GAFF
You should see out of it once the nerve block wears off and the patch is removed. Your vision should improve and adjust to it rapidly over a couple of weeks, I believe.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 10:07 pm to GAFF
I have this shite and it is freaking awful. Luckily for me no transplant was needed. Hard contacts helped me. I assume yours is beyond RGP lenses being able to fix it.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 10:18 pm to jeffturnright
Have you been evaluated for Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lenses? In most cases these work well and prevent corneal transplants. For keratoconus there is no partial transplant.
Before moving forward on a transplant I would get a second opinion on hard contact lenses and/or the possibility of corneal cross linking to help your corneas.
As far as vision out of a transplant it takes a few weeks for things to stabilize and normally in most cases you will still need a rigid contact lens after the procedure.
Before moving forward on a transplant I would get a second opinion on hard contact lenses and/or the possibility of corneal cross linking to help your corneas.
As far as vision out of a transplant it takes a few weeks for things to stabilize and normally in most cases you will still need a rigid contact lens after the procedure.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 11:04 pm to Da Hammer
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For keratoconus there is no partial transplant.
Not true. As long as the endothelium is functional, lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is possible.
To the OP, it's really difficult to predict how fast you'll recover without knowing the exact procedure you're undergoing. Even then, visual acuities vary greatly between patients after transplants. It could be months before you achieve your final best corrected vision.
This post was edited on 11/16/15 at 11:05 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 11:16 pm to medtiger
I'm not sure which partial procedure I'm having done but I believe they're only removing the outer layer. I'm positive it's only a partial though. I tried the RGP lenses but my condition was too severe for it to work.
Any idea if my current glasses would be beneficial at all in an eye exam after the surgery? Like 2-3 weeks after. I know they like to wait until the eye is fully healed to get an exact prescription. Basically I have a great job pending me passing an eye exam and this is my last shot at being able to pass. But I have to pass the exam before Christmas. I'm just trying to get my vision to 20/40 long enough to pass the test.
Any idea if my current glasses would be beneficial at all in an eye exam after the surgery? Like 2-3 weeks after. I know they like to wait until the eye is fully healed to get an exact prescription. Basically I have a great job pending me passing an eye exam and this is my last shot at being able to pass. But I have to pass the exam before Christmas. I'm just trying to get my vision to 20/40 long enough to pass the test.
This post was edited on 11/16/15 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 11:17 pm to GAFF
quote:
ETA: what caused you to need a transplant?...infection?...
I have a severe case of Keratoconus.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 11:18 pm to GAFF
Partial corn transplants when I shite
Posted on 11/17/15 at 11:47 am to GAFF
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Any idea if my current glasses would be beneficial at all in an eye exam after the surgery?
Very unlikely. I'd speak to your surgeon about your situation, and let him know when you need to have 20/40 vision by to pass the test. He/she should be able to tell you if you should try to pass the test with contacts/glasses now, or if you should be healed enough from the surgery by that time to pass the test. They won't be able to guarantee vision by a certain date, but they should be able to give you a good idea.
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