Re: CANNOT SEE TO READ

On Tue, 27 May 2008 20:26:03 -0700 (PDT), p.clarkii@xxxxxxxxx wrote:


In its final stages, Fuch's can cause reduced vision, fluctuating
vision, and pain. However, according to my training and experience,
moderate Fuch's such as you seem to have is not a significant
contributer to reduced vision. Perhaps you have cataracts, and the
Fuch's has got the attention of your surgeon simply because it could
impact the success of your surgery. If so, then cataracts is the
primary problem and Fuch's is simply an aggravating circumstance that
complicates your surgery.

Why are you planning on seeing a corneal surgeon? A corneal
transplant (aka penetrating keratoplasty) is an appropriate treatment
for end-stage Fuch's where the cornea is becoming opaque and acuity is
significantly compromised. Is that what your doctor is telling you?
Believe me, you don't want a corneal transplant unless its absolutely
necessary because even a successful outcome is generally not very good.

I will see the corneal surgeon on the recommendation of the cataract
surgeon that I am currently seeing. Also with 3 different opinions so
far I am looking for another expert opinion. Now that I know what
condition I have I can ask better questions. Based on visual
inspection the cataract guy is saying the Fuchs' is more than
moderate. I am in no hurry whatsoever. My current vision fluctuates
between 20/20 and 20/50. When reading for a couple hours the lines of
print appear to be double and are hard to read. I can live with it. I
thought the latest in Fuchs' was to just replace the endothelium
layer.
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