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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
Keratoconus’ Effect On Life #1
As I look down my Facebook events a moment ago, I see the following: Not attending Not attending Not attending Not attending Almost imperceptively, Keratoconus has given me an impulsive…
Keratoconus and sleep
Short 3am diary post from bed. Three nights now the KC has interrupted my sleep. I’m getting low quality sleep and hope that this improves after surgery. Lubricant just doesn’t…
How to Reconcile DALK/PK Success Statistics with Anecdotal Internet Stories?
If you review the literature of DALK/PK, you’ll find that they have an incredibly high success rate. But if you go online, such as Facebook or blogs, you see many…
Cornea DALK Procedure – 30 Days and Counting
Well, as of this morning, I’m 30 days away. In the next 2 weeks, I’ll be getting a full physical from my family doctor to be sure that there are…
More Keratoconus Questions Answered
Okay here are the keratoconus questions I brought with me to my second consultation along with the answers I received (aggregated from all answers, but mostly from Dr. Holland.) After…