Welcome to Cornea News!
This chronicles my journey from diagnosis to one year post-surgery of a DALK corneal transplant due to keratoconus. In addition to a diary and updates, it also provides links to other resources and categories like keratoconus technology and recovery tips, aiming to inform and support individuals going through similar experiences
Anime, Manga, Pop-Star Contact Lenses – A great way to damage your cornea
My daughter is totally into Anime and Manga characters, so I’m going to pass this through to my readers… Please share this with those you know with tweens or teens….
DALK Checkup – A Few New Nuggets of Info
Well, today was a routine checkup. Topography, pressure check, eye test. Pretty much the same as the last time. Dr. Holland removed two sutures as we continue “suture roulette.” …
Allergy Season, Ughhh!
The eyes are itching something awful right now. I think the Restasis is helping my grafted eye stay less itchy than my ungrafted one. Eye rubbing has…
Corneal Transplant Grafts and Autumn Allergies
Well, I looked at my iPhone Allergy App today and it says 10 out of 12 “Very High” for ragweed pollen – my nemesis. Lexington is the Allergy Capital of…
Little Things #3: Ability To Really Get Back into Mountain Biking
Mountain biking in Kentucky is generally called “Cross Country” riding. The terrain is made up of undulating hills usually 150-200 feet maximum. A good 10 mile ride will take several…
5-month DALK Follow Up – 20/30 Corrected Vision – 5 sutures out!
Had a very good 5-month visit today where 5 sutures were removed. We’re playing “suture roulette” now, chasing the astigmatism around my cornea. My astigmatism went from 9 diopters to…