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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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Dr. Visits

DALK Transplant – Stellar Follow Up + New Soft Lens Trial

  • RC
  • Posted on June 8, 2012
  • 9 Comments

Well, it’s been a good week for my DALK recovery.  I went back to Dr. Holland for my graft checkup and he said it was perfect.  I also corrected to…

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Diary Entries

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

  • RC
  • Posted on May 24, 2012
  • 3 Comments

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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Recovery

New Lens In!!!! Binocular Vision! The World is in 3D Now!

  • RC
  • Posted on April 24, 2012
  • 9 Comments

A very big day on this long journey.  Today, I inserted the mini-scleral lenses in my grafted eye at Dr. Koffler’s office…and, for the first time in 15+ years, I…

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Diary Entries

Contact Lens after Corneal Transplant – Trying a Mini-Scleral

  • RC
  • Posted on April 12, 2012
  • 11 Comments

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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Diary Entries

New – DALK Transplant Chronology

  • RC
  • Posted on March 12, 2012
  • No Comments

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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Diary Entries

DALK Transplant – One Year On

  • RC
  • Posted on March 4, 2012
  • 16 Comments

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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Diary Entries

11 Month Checkup – Graft Clear, Pressure Down – “Go” for Contact Fitting

  • RC
  • Posted on January 27, 2012
  • 3 Comments

Had a good appointment with Dr. Holland today.  Especially amazing was the clarity I got on the vision test.  We went through the usual blur-blur-blur series as the technician flipped…

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Dr. Visits

Corneal Transplant Surgery – 8-month Follow Up – Steroids to Stop in 6 Weeks.

  • RC
  • Posted on November 17, 2011
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Today I went in to Cincinnati Eye Institute for my 8-month follow up with Doctor Edward Holland.   The visit followed the same routine as before – corneal surface scan, vision check, pressure check,…

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None of what is presented on this website should substitute for personal medical advice from a trained physician. Always consult your doctor!!!

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