Corneal Transplant Number Two : DALK

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Postby Sarah M » Tue 17 Apr 2007 10:55 pm

Jay, good luck when the time comes, hope everything goes well for ya

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Postby Michael P » Tue 17 Apr 2007 10:56 pm

Jay.

Best wishes from me too.
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Postby Susan Mason » Tue 17 Apr 2007 11:01 pm

Hi Jay

Good Luck for the forthcoming op.

Best wishes

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Postby jayuk » Wed 18 Apr 2007 7:25 pm

Thanks all!

Will update Wed afternoon! With my new cornea! :-)
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Postby John Smith » Thu 19 Apr 2007 1:17 am

Hi Jay,

All the best from me, too.

I'm sure you'll keep us all posted with your diary as usual!

Just remember not to overdo it. And leave the nurses alone!! :D
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Postby Andrew MacLean » Thu 19 Apr 2007 5:25 pm

Jay

Let me add my best wqishes to all the others.

You will be in our thoughts.

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Postby jayuk » Sun 29 Apr 2007 5:03 pm

Well, its now 6th day post graft and all is well.

Had the DALK done by Sheraz Daya at Centre for Sight

Its completely different in terms of how it felt when I had the Full PK.

This time I could open the eye next morning and make out images. In term of vision; I got a few letters on the 2nd line down, which was quite encouraging at such a short time frame.

Eye has not been light sensitive at all; which I wasnt expected; so thats good!

Drops are Tobradex, which is an all in one, anti inflamattory and anti-biotic at four times a day.

Stopped feeling the annoying sutures by about Thursday, which was the worse bit of it all as it scraps the inside lid as you blink, but thats got used to it now!

All in all, a very positive outcome so far, but extremely early days!!

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Postby Susan Mason » Sun 29 Apr 2007 5:11 pm

Hi Jay

Good to hear from you and glad it is looking good so far.

Hear from you again soon.

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Postby GarethB » Sun 29 Apr 2007 7:59 pm

The forum being down would of helped you not to strain the new graft :twisted:

Good to know all went well.
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Postby ChrisK » Sun 29 Apr 2007 9:23 pm

Hey Jay,

That is excellent news, I'm really chuffed that's all is going so well. Two lines is a superb start and the fact it doesn't irritate you now is a real bonus.

Keep resting up and don't overdo things and hopefully your recovery will continue at a good pace. :D

I look forward to hearing about the two week post graft check up. :D
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