Awesome! Good luck with everything!

Hi Leslie,

Yes everything is going great. Just saw Dr Holland last week, I believe I’m down to 8 stitches. He says the graft looks great…just need more time and more sutures removed before my vision will improve even more. I must say it is a VERY long process, but so far, well worth it.

If there are any specific questions you have for me just let me know. Seems like Scott did a great job of explaining the procedure and recovery. He is ahead of me as far as time, and seems to be doing great as well.

Ignore this comment. I didn’t know you were talking to Maria.

Hi Maria,
Would love to know how you have been doing. Haven’t seen any updates since March. Is all ok? Thanks Leslie

Nige – yes, I had some inconsistent optical aberrations, especially months 3-6. I was told that this has multiple causes, but primarily “radically dynamic” astigmatism. The graft’s shape is fluctuating as tissue forms, as eye pressure adjusts and as sutures are adjusted. Nearer the end you’ll converge on the best possible shape for your cornea – and then corrective lenses or laser surgery will seal the deal.

Patience is required as the suture roulette continues. I was better able to bear low vision longer term because I had a very good right eye, saw better and was pain free after the first week. I cannot explain how much my eye hurt with KC. It was ruling my life.

I also hope you’ll have that moment when the Dr. flips down one more lens and things snap into focus. I actually welled up a bit with emotion. The vast majority of patients have that experience – so just keep following Dr.’s orders and protect your eye as it heals.

I am almost at month 4 post graft, I can see through the graft but things are very blurry, I also notice at night that artificial light sources cause some flaring, not as bad as KC.

Wondered if you had any similar symptoms early days after your graft.

I am also on pressure lowering drops with reduced steroid drops…. Maxidex and Cosopt.

Not had any pains or reddening, so touch wood well on track to better vision.

Your recent eye test and the revelation that one lens gives you vision is what I keep dreaming about.

Next apt 21st March (UK – National Health Service)

Best of luck mate

Nige