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C3R (CXL)

Postby Gabriela Neal Gonzalez » Wed 27 Feb 2008 10:21 pm

Hi, I am going to have the collagen cross linking procedure done on my right eye and I was just wondering if anyome who has had it done previously has any information or advice for me. thanks Gabriela.

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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby Andrew MacLean » Thu 28 Feb 2008 7:16 am

Gabiella

All the best with your CXL. so, your age did not prove a terminal disincentive after all!

Every good wish

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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby Barinder » Wed 05 Mar 2008 12:43 pm

Dear Gabriela,

I got CR3 done in both my eyes around 6 months back in Mumbai, India. Nothing to worry at all! You eyes will be a little itchy for first couple of days and than things will be normal.

Your eye sight recovery will really depend on your eye condition and how each one reacts to the procedure, but really nothing to worry :)

Best of luck!

Cheers!
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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby Andrew MacLean » Wed 05 Mar 2008 12:49 pm

Barinder

Thanks for sharing that, and welcome to the forum!

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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby helen jones » Thu 06 Mar 2008 1:05 pm

Hi I have C3R done in both eyes. You really have nothing to worry about. The first night after op is bit painful, but I really found those forehead strips that cool your head really helpful. Don't worry if your eye waters lots as this is a sign of it healing. I reccommend having a big box of tissues! Other than that you'll probably find you just want to sleep.

Best of Luck

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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby Gabriela Neal Gonzalez » Thu 06 Mar 2008 10:36 pm

Hi, Thanks to everyone for their support and advice. Im having CXL done on my right eye tomorrow Ill let you know how i get on. Gabriela.xx :)

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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby Michael P » Fri 07 Mar 2008 3:30 pm

Hi Gabriela.

I trust all went well with the CXL and look forward to hearing from you.
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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby Andrew MacLean » Fri 07 Mar 2008 5:19 pm

Yes, Gabriela, we have had you in our thoughts. How did things go?

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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby Gabriela Neal Gonzalez » Sun 09 Mar 2008 10:20 am

Hi everyone Im doing ok still a bit sore. Took the eye patch off on Saturday as directed eye is still a bit swollen and puffy. Obviously light sensitive and a bit gritty but getting better not as much pain as Friday, when it was done, or Saturday. Thanks for your messages of support much appreciated. Gabriela xx Ill keep you posted.

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Re: C3R (CXL)

Postby timmytim7 » Sun 09 Mar 2008 2:02 pm

good luck with the recovery

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