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I could really use some advice from forum participants.Thank you in advance.
I have been suffering from severe dry eye since April 25th, 2017, when I had a "Raindrop" inlay implanted in my right eye with lasik surgery. The inlay itself seems to be fine, but the resulting dry eye has been intolerable. On top of that, within a week of the surgery, I somehow suffered a corneal abrasion and flap protrusion. According to the doctors, that is all healed now, but the severe dry eye remains.
I have been on Restasis for one month, autologous serum for one week, prednisolone for one month, high quality fish oil for two and a half months. Since May, I have had three dehydrated membranes and one Prokera membrane. They all helped to improve the cornea, but the dry eye remains.
I know it's relatively early in the treatment game, but I continue to suffer severely. I can no longer function at work and can barely function at home. I am on anti-depressants, and fast becoming addicted to Ativan which is the only thing that gives me some relief and much needed sleep and escape. But I am becoming addicted, only adding another problem to my fast growing list.
The docs tell me I have to give my healing more time and that it is possible that once the nerves regenerate, or the Restasis kicks in, my dry eye will abate. They tell me they've seen this before post lasik. It could take another three months, six months or longer, and of course there is no guarantee it will ever resolve at all.
I have been corresponding with the wonderful Dr. Gemoules of Laserfit in Texas. He answers every one of my emails in a thorough and thoughtful way. He is clearly an extraordinary human being and a fantastic doctor.
My question is this. Given the severity of my symptoms, Is it time to try a scleral lens even though my treatment is still in its early stages?
I live in NYC so Prose would be much more convenient for me, but Dr. Gemoules is less expensive and possibly a better lens and fit, however it would require a trip to Texas and difficulties with follow up If necessary.
Please let me know what you think. I am really suffering and at the end of my rope.
I have been suffering from severe dry eye since April 25th, 2017, when I had a "Raindrop" inlay implanted in my right eye with lasik surgery. The inlay itself seems to be fine, but the resulting dry eye has been intolerable. On top of that, within a week of the surgery, I somehow suffered a corneal abrasion and flap protrusion. According to the doctors, that is all healed now, but the severe dry eye remains.
I have been on Restasis for one month, autologous serum for one week, prednisolone for one month, high quality fish oil for two and a half months. Since May, I have had three dehydrated membranes and one Prokera membrane. They all helped to improve the cornea, but the dry eye remains.
I know it's relatively early in the treatment game, but I continue to suffer severely. I can no longer function at work and can barely function at home. I am on anti-depressants, and fast becoming addicted to Ativan which is the only thing that gives me some relief and much needed sleep and escape. But I am becoming addicted, only adding another problem to my fast growing list.
The docs tell me I have to give my healing more time and that it is possible that once the nerves regenerate, or the Restasis kicks in, my dry eye will abate. They tell me they've seen this before post lasik. It could take another three months, six months or longer, and of course there is no guarantee it will ever resolve at all.
I have been corresponding with the wonderful Dr. Gemoules of Laserfit in Texas. He answers every one of my emails in a thorough and thoughtful way. He is clearly an extraordinary human being and a fantastic doctor.
My question is this. Given the severity of my symptoms, Is it time to try a scleral lens even though my treatment is still in its early stages?
I live in NYC so Prose would be much more convenient for me, but Dr. Gemoules is less expensive and possibly a better lens and fit, however it would require a trip to Texas and difficulties with follow up If necessary.
Please let me know what you think. I am really suffering and at the end of my rope.
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