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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
Another Appointment Friday
This is a really short update to let everyone know I’m doing fine. I have another appointment Friday with Dr. Holland when I assume he’ll do another topography and remove…
NPR Covers Keratoconus
National Public Radio gives Keratoconus some much-needed publicity today in the US. Sadly, they didn’t mention some of the most important points of the disease, such as DALK vs. PK,…
Post-DALK Transplant Topography – Graft
This is what my corneal topography looked like after 2 sutures removed, and led to the removal of two more.
Managing Intraocular Eye Pressure Issues with my Corneal Transplant (and… 2 more sutures out!)
Well, I just returned from anther follow up with Dr. Holland post-corneal transplant. The graft and optic nerve look good, but my eye pressure is still too high – a…
Little Things #2: Ability to Use a Bike Mirror
After you have DALK/Corneal Transplant, you start to notice some of life’s little conveniences that were out of reach when your eye was messed up. So… Little Things #2, The…
Post-DALK Corneal Transplant Visit – 2.5 Month Follow-Up – The First Sutures Removed
Reporting in after my 2.5 month follow up visit with Dr. Holland at Cincinnati Eye Institute. During this visit I had usual vision checks, numbing drops, eye pressure check and…