UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Congrats crakerjacker, every good wish!

I've also had cxl (combined with limited topo-prk). It's been two years since I had this procedure and I have only good things to say. The condition is slightly reversed and stable for this period. My BSCVA is now 80%. The only problem I have is that my eyes are now slightly dry, but my KC was quite...

Hi Carleen, I have performed cxl (with some limited topo-prk enhancement). Actual pain varies from person to person but is only noticeable during the first 2-3 days and then gradually goes away. Personally, my eyes were very sensitive to smoke and I had a lot of tears during the first 2 weeks becaus...

Well, my doctor in Greece who has performed cxl more than 500 times, uses this dosology. If you want more details, pm me.
Cheers

There is no problems in using the drops which relieves from driness.. I am concerned with prolong use of steroid eye drops... :x Sorry djain3, I read very quickly this thread's posts. Well, I was taking Maxidex drops 4 times a day for one month and 2 times a day for another one month, so I guess it...

When I did my prk+cxl, I was advised to use eye drops if and whenever I wanted them. There was no limit in the number or time length of using them.
In fact, because of some eye dryness, I still use drops some times.

Congrats Sarah!

On or off-topic:

I've recently read this:
http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=48159&p=3&topicID=28945523

I hope you find this useful.

Lars

Thanks a lot for your post Andrew!

Lars

What did the doctors say about cxl in general? I am not in the UK (for the moment) and it would be really useful to get a resume, if possible.
Thanks.