This is my first post:
I was fitted with fabulous scleral lenses last year and thought my Kerataconus and severe dry eye problems were solved, but soon after, I learned that my eyelids, with incomplete closure, are really the cause of my severe dry eyes. I've tried almost everything non-surgical, and the pain is really off the charts if I wear the lenses for even a few hours (though they feel great). I think I am at the end of the line with this. Tarsoppathy was offered to me, but I really freaked out hearing this, as I can't imagine being disfigured. Another person suggested Platelet Rich Plasma treatment. Another suggested Prokera, a seemingly smaller version of Amniotic Membrane Replacement. I am hoping to hear from someone who has had this combination of problems (needing to wear sclerals and having severe dry eyes, which prevents me from wearing them). I would really be interested in hearing how this was resolved, since I have read a lot of pretty frightening accounts here about Amniotic Membrane Replacement.
I need to educate myself about the options quickly. Any help greatly appreciated!
Karen
I was fitted with fabulous scleral lenses last year and thought my Kerataconus and severe dry eye problems were solved, but soon after, I learned that my eyelids, with incomplete closure, are really the cause of my severe dry eyes. I've tried almost everything non-surgical, and the pain is really off the charts if I wear the lenses for even a few hours (though they feel great). I think I am at the end of the line with this. Tarsoppathy was offered to me, but I really freaked out hearing this, as I can't imagine being disfigured. Another person suggested Platelet Rich Plasma treatment. Another suggested Prokera, a seemingly smaller version of Amniotic Membrane Replacement. I am hoping to hear from someone who has had this combination of problems (needing to wear sclerals and having severe dry eyes, which prevents me from wearing them). I would really be interested in hearing how this was resolved, since I have read a lot of pretty frightening accounts here about Amniotic Membrane Replacement.
I need to educate myself about the options quickly. Any help greatly appreciated!
Karen
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