Post-CXL vision recovery.

[ark786]

Hi All,
I had CXL 2 weeks ago, on my left eye. I shall wait 4-6 months before having CXL on my right eye. My vision has fluctuated since having the procedure. Pre-op vision was poor with specs but reasonably good with GP's. I can't wear a GP lens in my left eye (post-op) for 3 months (or even longer). It's difficult adapting to one eye for vision.

Reason for CXL: KC in both eyes; left eye was becoming irritable to GP lens, therefore to achieve a slightly better fit, wearing time and to obviously arrest the condition.


As above; light sensitivity is a big issue, this has always been the case, but more so now.

I have a question for you guys - 'What are you hoping to achieve from CXL?' A bit of a daft questions - I'm trying to manage my expectations.

Thanks for reading

ARK

[caroline6505]

Hi

The sole purpose of crosslinking is to arrest progression of KC. If that's been achieved, then I'll be delighted. I had C3R in my right eye in June and left eye in July at the Centre for Sight. Dr Daya was quite clear that it was purely aimed at halting progression, and although some people are fortunate to achieve a slight improvement in vision, that this is a bonus.

Best wishes.

Caroline.

[harker]

Sarkac. I'm not entirely sure I can give you the answer you're looking for, as it's too soon to say what my "post-op" vision is. In the short term, my cornea actually steepened a bit, which is normal. The vision is slowly improving, but may well take a while before it's back to normal. Thankfully, my vision with both eyes open is fairly similar to how it was before, so I'm coping well enough. I'll need to see some more improvement before I'm prepared to consider crosslinking the second eye, however.


ark - Basically, I'm just hoping for peace of mind. Improvement - while statistically not uncommon - isn't something you can count on from the procedure and definitely isn't why you should have it done.