Comments on: DALK Transplant – Stellar Follow Up + New Soft Lens Trial

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Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:56 +0000

[…] a previous appointment, I had asked Dr. Holland what to do if this happened, so when it did, I tried not to freak out. I […]

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:45:49 +0000

In reply to Leslie.

I remember *hating* that bandage contact lens because it folded up when I blinked, etc. Then, when I had it removed, I missed it because things got dry. The bandage lens was keeping the nerves of your eye from feeling the air and environment. Now that it’s gone, they are overexcited. This post: http://corneanews.com/2011/03/18/corneal-transplant-2nd-follow-up-with-dr-holland/ was made when I was in the middle of this discomfort.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:51:12 +0000

In reply to Leslie. Yeah. Stay off the web. It just fans anxiety. Do what Dr. Holland says and be diligent.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:54:38 +0000

Good to hear! I have read that dry eye is a real problem after transplants and started freaking out that this would last. At my second appointment Dr. Holland said it would go away but it just makes me feel better to hear it from someone else that has had same procedure. I’ll hang in there and stay away from researching on the internet till I see Dr. Holland. I’ll post what he says. Thanks again Scott. Leslie

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:19:37 +0000

In reply to Leslie. In my case the discomfort was all temporary. Dryness. Stitch presence. All went away. It takes a while. Your eyes been through a lot. I'm pain free and have been for a while now.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:51:40 +0000

Thanks Scott for replying. When you have time I have another question. I feel like there is something in my eye that as the day goes on gets worse. Is that dryness or stitches and did you have the feeling that something was in your eye? If so how long did it last? Is the dryness that you get now a problem? I guess I’m freaking out a little. Just don’t won’t to swap pain for vision. Thanks again!!

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:16:02 +0000

In reply to Leslie. I'm travelling, but yes I felt dryness. I use restasis for dryness even now. You may need the bandage lens a bit longer. Not sure.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:38:22 +0000

Hi Scott,
It’s Leslie again. I read your answer re surgery in May’s post. I had the DALK surgery with Dr.Holland on July 9th. I just got back from my second follow-up and he removed the contact. While I wore the contact I felt some discomfort but after removal it feels even more uncomfortable. He said he saw some dryness and I guess this is what I am feeling. I have been putting drops in but they only make the eye feel better for a few minutes. I wondered if you had the same problem with dryness and how long it last. I see Dr. Holland in three weeks. Thanks Leslie