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Keratoconus and my DALK Corneal Transplant

Keratoconus and my DALK Corneal Transplant

My Journey from Diagnosis to Corneal Graft and Beyond

Keratoconus and my DALK Corneal Transplant

Keratoconus and my DALK Corneal Transplant

My Journey from Diagnosis to Corneal Graft and Beyond

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Month: February 2011

Diary Entries

Keratoconus and sleep

  • RC
  • Posted on February 12, 2011

Short 3am diary post from bed. Three nights now the KC has interrupted my sleep. I’m getting low quality sleep and hope that this improves after surgery. Lubricant just doesn’t…

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Interesting Stuff

How to Reconcile DALK/PK Success Statistics with Anecdotal Internet Stories?

  • RC
  • Posted on February 10, 2011

If you review the literature of DALK/PK, you’ll find that they have an incredibly high success rate. But if you go online, such as Facebook or blogs, you see many…

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Diary Entries

Cornea DALK Procedure – 30 Days and Counting

  • RC
  • Posted on February 9, 2011

Well, as of this morning, I’m 30 days away.  In the next 2 weeks, I’ll be getting a full physical from my family doctor to be sure that there are…

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Interesting Stuff

Dealing with Keratoconus in 1866

  • RC
  • Posted on February 6, 2011

Check this out, from Harper’s Magazine, 1866

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Dr. Visits

More Keratoconus Questions Answered

  • RC
  • Posted on February 5, 2011

Okay here are the keratoconus questions I brought with me to my second consultation along with the answers I received (aggregated from all answers, but mostly from Dr. Holland.)   After…

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Dr. Visits

Keratoconus Consultation #2: Dr. Edward Holland – Corneal Specialist

  • RC
  • Posted on February 3, 2011

I just finished my second informational meeting with Dr. Holland and must say it was excellent.  I cannot begin to describe the differences in the staff between the Corneal Surgeons’…

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Diary Entries

Nerves are Normal When Considering Cornea Transplant

  • RC
  • Posted on February 2, 2011

Planning to head up for my second consultation with Dr. Holland tomorrow.  I’m looking for answers to a few more questions, and a bit of reassurance I think. It’s normal…

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