UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

here is a photo of my new cornea for your interest. this one is at Day 7 post op

... and looking very good!

Andrew

Ah, yes.......that brings back the memories. I am just ten months now on graft #2, left eye.

Best wishes, be patient, use the drops and be patient.....oh , I said that already.......and be patient. Piper

Thanks for that picture. I'm always amazed at how neat a job it is.

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.

Way to go Melissa

Things are really looking up! Well done

Andrew

Nice job!

melissa,

good to hear you are not experiencing anymore pain!!! and the eye looks great! you've turned the corner....

I am 2 weeks post graft myself and progressing very well (touch wood)....it's amazing what a little bit of time can do huh?!! if you asked me a week ago about getting the second eye done i would have said you're crazy. now, sign me up!!

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 wonderful thing- the way it sorts it all out. my vision is about 6/21 but i did manage to pick up a letter on the 6/15 line.... cool hey! (thats a home test- so it probably doesn't really count) but i am stoked.
while i am typing this here, i am also looking on the web at the skislopes- i may still make my holiday in April!

Southern hemisphere ski centres are open through our summer. Have you ever skied in New Zealand?

http://www.skiwi.co.nz/

Or at home in south Africa

http://travel.iafrica.com/searchsa/347952.htm

Enjoy your vacation

Andrew

ps I still find it odd to think of having a conversation with someone in their summer/autumn while I am in our winter/spring.