The second day after surgery has been a lot better than the first. Yesterday I tried to get by just wearing my glasses, but toward the end of the day I went back to wearing the metal shield. What a big difference! It blocked most of the light and made my eye a lot more comfortable. I also started instilling my steroid drops (Prednisolone Acetate) first,...
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I had my post-operative appointment the morning after my surgery. When my bandage was removed, my eye was gooey from the ointment and tears. I could tell immediately that my vision had improved. While it was still very blurry, my vision wasn’t distorted as it had been… plus I was actually able to read two lines on the eye chart! I was also...
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According to the doctor the surgery was a success. I arrived at the hospital in time. It only took a few minutes for me to get checked in, and about 20 minutes later I was taken to the back. I changed out of my clothes was prepped in one of the examining rooms. I was asked a million questions about my medical history, any allergies and any current...
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Today is the big day. I slept well, surprisingly. The hardest part for me this morning is not being able to eat anything. I will be heading to the hospital around 11:30 and the the surgery is scheduled to begin around 1 pm. My wife and my mom are coming with me. I’m still not sure exactly what to expect when I arrive. Wish me luck.
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Tomorrow I start taking the Vigamox drops. These are antibacterial drops, I assume to clear up any possible infections. Today the family and I also attended the North American International Auto Show (Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI). I had a few interesting experiences related to my KC. Ford had a 3-D driving simulation. I wanted to give it a try, knowing that my...
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