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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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Pre Holiday Update – New Contacts Prescription

  • RC
  • Posted on December 21, 2012

Okay this will be a short one as I’m heading home to be with family for the holiday. After having the most recent set of sutures out, the shape of…

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Glitz and Beauty Pageant Colored Contacts – from Convenience Stores!

  • RC
  • Posted on November 12, 2012

Someone just sent this to me.   I was going to post a photo, but have decided not to. “In glitz pageants, you will see the use of hairpieces, heavy…

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Quick Update: No News is Good News

  • RC
  • Posted on September 7, 2012

Hello to everyone. I’ve been getting email asking how things are going so I thought I’d post a quick update and catch everyone up. The site is seeing quite a…

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Trying Different RGPs – My lens tolerance is only a few hours.

  • RC
  • Posted on May 24, 2012

Well, as usual, this is going to take some trial and error! I have tried three different RGPs (Essilor Perimeter Lens) and cannot tolerate any of them – the mini-scleral was pushing…

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Lens Difficulties (New lens ordered with different edge profile.)

  • RC
  • Posted on April 30, 2012

Well, my first post-graft contact lens is wonderful, but I think the fit needs adjusted. The insertion and vision have been just fine, but I’ve been having difficulties with removing…

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Contact Lens after Corneal Transplant – Trying a Mini-Scleral

  • RC
  • Posted on April 12, 2012

Well, after a fair bit of anxiety and dread, I found my visit to Koffler Vision Group* for the fitting of a new mini-scleral RGP contact lens on my grafted…

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New – DALK Transplant Chronology

  • RC
  • Posted on March 12, 2012

Quick post to let you know that I just made a new page which covers the chronology from my first Dr. appt to one year after the surgery.  Same posts,…

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DALK Transplant – One Year On

  • RC
  • Posted on March 4, 2012

March 9th is the anniversary of my DALK transplant in my left eye, the subject of this blog.  I’m posting a bit early as I have a few moments.  As…

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