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- Fri 22 Feb 2008 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The eye, a few weeks on.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3817
Re: The eye, a few weeks on.
I had some pain in my cheekbone- kind of like sinus pain- but only for about first 10 days. not bruised at all. i presumesd it was from the drops. I can't see my stitches in the mirror, but it could be because my eyes are brown, and so there isn't much contrast. other people say they can see, and th...
- Fri 22 Feb 2008 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Post graft correction
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2650
Re: Post graft correction
My second opinion opthalmologist (in JHB) said that he has successfully restored 20/20 (6/6) vision to 3 or 4 patients vision using new laser technology (Wavefront?) which apparently adjusts/shaves the surface. I presume without making a flap (which is the 'traditional' Lasik method). I was of cours...
- Thu 21 Feb 2008 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: photo of graft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5754
Re: photo of graft
Stange as it may seem, New Zealand is further away than Europe and more expensive to get to from here. A flight to London from Johannesburg is cheaper than a flight to Kenya or Nigeria and even sometimes Maputo (unless you can get a deal). Tiffendell in SA is okay- but hardly compares to the Alps. i...
- Wed 20 Feb 2008 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: photo of graft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5754
Re: photo of graft
Thanks drMac. i agree at how suprising it is. my doctor definately reiterated the down side- which i am glad he did. the pain lasted longer than i thought, but wasn't as bad as i thought (except for the first few hours). and i REALLY didn't think i would be able to drive at 2 weeks. the brain is a w...
- Mon 18 Feb 2008 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A very quick update
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2219
Re: A very quick update
Hi Amarpal, I had a lot of problems with my lenses popping out. especially the right eye, as they couldn't get a good fit. piggy backs were wonderful for me, and i have as a result been able to do many active things, which i wouldn't be able to do if i was worried about the lenses falling out all th...
- Mon 18 Feb 2008 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: photo of graft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5754
Re: photo of graft
Thanks all. saw my doctor today- he says it is clearing well and still has a bit more to go. my vision has improved dramatically over the last 2 days, and the pain is ALL gone. I even drove to work today. I am ABSOLUTELY delighted!!! not even 2 weeks, and i feel fine.
- Sat 16 Feb 2008 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: photo of graft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5754
photo of graft
here is a photo of my new cornea for your interest. this one is at Day 7 post op
- Sat 16 Feb 2008 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Warning-pitfalls of heathcare
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9495
Re: Warning-pitfalls of heathcare
In SA Medical Aid (insurance) is very common. Our public medical health system is in disarray and i would not be happy to rely on that. almost everyone who has a full time job has private medical insurance. its BIG business. however, we also have loopholes in the insurance. Luckily I have been invol...
- Sat 16 Feb 2008 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KC GRAFT
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2331
Re: KC GRAFT
well he is lucky to have your support. he will need it. the guard i was given is a plastic thing that allows you to open your eye underneath as you need to. mine is fixed with tape, and for the first few days i used an oval cotton wool pad underneath in order to keep my eye closed because it felt be...
- Sat 16 Feb 2008 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KC GRAFT
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2331
Re: KC GRAFT
i had a graft 10 days ago. all i can say is that it was better than i thought. try to stay calm before. ask lots of questions. i found it comforting to know exactly what they were going to do- how long it would take etc. i was under general, so once the drip went in, i don't remember anything. i had...