Cross-linking and Kera ring implants
Posted: Thu 10 Jan 2019 4:20 pm
Hi all,
I am 24, and suffer mild KC in my left eye and fairy severe KC in my right eye. Currently I get by with my left eye and progression seems to have stopped (Fingers crossed).
I have met with a consultant via the NHS who recommended cross-linking (epi off) and kera ring implantation as a combined surgery on my right (bad) eye. This is now booked in for this time next week. My concerns are around the kera ring implants, I have read mixed reviews online, all taken from science journals and there does not seem to be much in the way of personal experiences. I wanted to know whether I should be aware of long term side effects. I am very active and do not want to be stuck in the UK, worrying about my implants having problems for any real length of time.
It would be great to hear of some experiences, recovery and results. Please let me know!
Thanks
Hamish
I am 24, and suffer mild KC in my left eye and fairy severe KC in my right eye. Currently I get by with my left eye and progression seems to have stopped (Fingers crossed).
I have met with a consultant via the NHS who recommended cross-linking (epi off) and kera ring implantation as a combined surgery on my right (bad) eye. This is now booked in for this time next week. My concerns are around the kera ring implants, I have read mixed reviews online, all taken from science journals and there does not seem to be much in the way of personal experiences. I wanted to know whether I should be aware of long term side effects. I am very active and do not want to be stuck in the UK, worrying about my implants having problems for any real length of time.
It would be great to hear of some experiences, recovery and results. Please let me know!
Thanks
Hamish