UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hi
I had an cornea transplant on monday resting at home but i am really carefull trying not to get an infection or rejection.Any more ideas to prevent these problems ? like extra more precaution

thanks in advance

Hi

Not had one yet but am about to so been swatting up

Infection and Rejection - Ive been told to check the eye in the morrir every morning......and any sudden changes then take note. things such as

Increased Eye Redness
Decreased Vision
Increase light sensitivity
Cornea discolouration

then take a visit to the eye casualty. Whilst stopping the rejection and getting under control is a simple process,its detecting it that is vital....

The mnemonic that people often remember is RSVP:

Redness
Sensitivity to light
Vision Change
Pain

If you have any of these symptoms (or especially if you have more than one), get yourself down to the eye casualty unit as soon as possible.

It may well be nothing, but it's better to be safe...

When I had my graft nearly 20 years agao and Matron was on the ward, she sent me home with this message;

'Cleanliness is next to Godliness, remember this and you will be fine!'

Since then never had an eye infection adn I am luck in that there has been no re-rection episodes. Past jobs have meant working doen sewers and with municipal waste, so just remember good hygene goes a long way.

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