Corneal transplant on Tuesday

[Anne Klepacz]

Hi Rekeh,
I know my eyes looked quite bloody immediately post op, but how much is 'normal' is hard to say. Certainly after a week the eye no longer looked bloodshot. I'm sure I was told to ring the ward if I had any worries. You should be able to talk to one of the corneal nurses to ask their advice.

[gsward]

If you are concerned BMEC do have an urgent care helpline 0121 507 4440. If you are in any doubt give them a call.

[Rekeh]

Hi there I've managed to get a picture of it if that helps at all? Trying to ring the urgent care line at the moment but seems to be taking quite a while.
https://ibb.co/kGxm4yH

[Anne Klepacz]

Hi Rekeh,
Did you manage to speak to anyone yesterday? Is all OK? As non-medics, we really can't comment on your picture, as I'm sure you'll appreciate.
Anne

[Rekeh]

Unfortunately I was on hold for 40 minutes before it automatically cut off. When trying to ring back I couldn't even connect to the number again. So all in all pretty useless. I've decided to just wait it out a few days and see if it improves.

[gsward]

Hi, that's unfortunate, if you are still concerned or it appears to be getting worse I would walk into A&E at BMEC.

Graham

[Rekeh]

Hi there,

Yes I certainly will thankfully the pain has really calmed down. I'm wondering if it may just be a burst blood vessel so waiting to see if it clears plus I'm back next week anyway so hopefully all will be well.

Thank you all