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    I struggled with the idea of changing docs (my previous cornea and external eye guy was so sweet and has an excellent reputation - I wanted to believe he could help me). However, after many months, I still didn't really have a diagnosis, even the slightest explanation for my symptoms or plan of care. I really began to lose all hope. As I'm sure many of you know, it can become truly (clinically) depressing. And the last thing this dry-eye gal needs is an antidepressant to dry me out even more (that's a joke). Out of desperation, I decided to try a new doc. After reading your posts, I made an appointment to see Dr. Foulks here in town. I have only been there for ONE appointment, so it's hard to draw too many conclusions, but here are some observations:

    - The office staff was very kind and professional.
    - Dr. Foulks was prompt. He started clinic on time.
    - Dr. Foulks' assistant (DeeDee) was great and so knowledgable. I can tell that she took an excellent history as Dr. Foulks seemed to know all of the pertinent information after he read my chart. I am an ARNP, so I know how difficult it can be to take a good history (especially of someone with a crazy medical history, lots of trials and failures, etc.). She was also very compassionate as I began to cry when talking about how terrible my life has been since the acute onset of this problem.
    - Dr. Foulks was on a mission with his exam. He was quick, but was checking all kinds of stuff that I know have never been checked at ANY of my previous eye appointments. I got the feeling that he was taking my eye symptoms seriously and wasn't just going to chalk it all up to "dry eye." This was great.
    - He was big on science and told me a lot about the studies he has been involved in. He told me about some emerging data. This was helpful to me and made more confident that he is aware of the best treatments.
    - He gave me very detailed answers to my questions. A SUGGESTION: If you go to see Dr. Foulks, it might be a good idea to write down your questions and take them with you. He moved REALLY quickly. However, he really did sit there and answer every question I asked (even kind of obvious ones). So, although he moves quickly, I really don't think he was trying to shove me out the door or anything. He just wasn't a chit-chatter.
    -I loved that Dr. Foulks gave me SPECIFIC instructions of what to do, what to use, when to follow-up with him, etc. In the past, the docs would be like, "Oh, just try all of the different artificial tears at the store (sure - after multiple $40 copays, I can't wait to try at least $100 worth of drops only to have none of them help) and just see what you like. No need to make a follow-up appointment. Just come back if you need anything."
    -Dr. Foulks gave me hope by being forward-thinking and giving me what we nurses call "anticipatory guidance." He told me what to expect and gave me a gameplan for what we might need to do next, and after that, etc. It is refreshing to feel like someone - finally - has some sort of plan.
    -Dr. Foulks asked me to find out what kind of plugs my old doc put in as it could change his plan of care. So, when I called back, I left a message with the secretary. To my surprise, Dr. Foulks personally returned my call (within like 15 minutes) and told me what to expect at my next visit.

    In summary, I loved Dr. Foulks. :-)

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    Jaclyn, thanks for the excellent report on Dr. Foulkes! You are sooooo lucky to live in his town. Lucy
    Don't trust any refractive surgeon with YOUR eyes.

    The Dry Eye Queen

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    • #3
      Hi, Jaclyn.

      Like Lucy, I am so happy to hear more good things about Dr. Foulks! I could not believe that he returned my call and got me in touch with Rebecca, both of which got me on a path to healing. He's busy and has an important position but is so caring that he called me right back after I contacted his office when I had no where else to turn.

      I hope that you find things that help you to recover and / or cope.

      --Liz

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      • #4
        HI there, I drive 2 hours to see Dr.Foulks. He is incredible...!!1 dont' know what i would do w/o him.. so glad to have found him. he knows his stuff and is involved in so much of the research going on in dry eye.. incredible..
        glad u found him
        Jenny

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        • #5
          Dr. Foulks - update

          OK, so I've been terrible about posting. I just wanted to update anyone interested on how things have been going with Dr. Foulks. As far as I go, I think I'm improving. I have not been miraculously cured, but I am definitely better than I was when I first went to see Dr. Foulks. Dr. Foulks is so incredibly positive and does not seem annoyed or exhausted when I present him with concerns or even setbacks. In addition to his skill and knowledge, he is extremely kind and somehow manages to run pretty much on-time during his clinic. I never get to read my book! ;-) Like others on here, I was shocked to have him personally return my call (I would've been fine with a answer relayed through the receptionist) ... and within probably 15 minutes!

          I'm sure many of you can relate when I say that, in the past, I would have so much anxiety about going to the eye doc ... only to leave pretty much depressed. I nearly lost all hope. I no longer feel that way. I feel like Dr. Foulks listens to me and, when I leave, I know that we have a plan!

          In summary, I think Dr. Foulks is wonderful and I'm so thankful that I found him. He is so compassionate and, I believe, truly cares about his patients. I wish more physicians were like him. He had a resident physician yesterday and I hope Dr. Foulks rubbed off on him. :-) I am also thankful to all of you for helping me find him! THANK YOU!

          Take care guys and gals,
          Jaclyn

          P.S. I also wanted to mention something I've noticed since seeing Dr. Foulks. It doesn't have to do so much with his clinical skills, but perhaps more his integrity. I'm pretty familiar with medical coding and read with interest all of my EOBs from my insurance companies. I was always amused by what some doctors would code. That matters to me. Anyway, with Dr. Foulks (or the Lions Center ... I'm not sure who decides the code), it is always accurate. No one's being greedy. :-)
          Last edited by Jaclyn; 09-Mar-2010, 08:23.

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          • #6
            Just to chime in here-but I have had MG Probing done 2x... never paid anything.. it just went thru my blue cross anthem ins... when people on here talk about paying $1000 i cannot belive it..

            yes eye specialists of Louisville and Dr. Foulks especially have changed my life.. I couldn't find a doctor this good when I lived in Los Angeles!
            Jenny

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            • #7
              probing

              Originally posted by jenny2008 View Post
              HI there, I drive 2 hours to see Dr.Foulks. He is incredible...!!1 dont' know what i would do w/o him.. so glad to have found him. he knows his stuff and is involved in so much of the research going on in dry eye.. incredible..
              glad u found him
              Jenny,

              Did you notice any improvement after the probing?

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              • #8
                Yes ver much so. My glands now stay open along with doing the warm compress and massage. Before the probing I would have Dr. Foulks open them and about 1/3 would be closed within a few weeks.
                Jenny

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                • #9
                  Probing

                  Originally posted by jenny2008 View Post
                  Yes ver much so. My glands now stay open along with doing the warm compress and massage. Before the probing I would have Dr. Foulks open them and about 1/3 would be closed within a few weeks.
                  Thanks Jenny. Does he use Dr ******'s probes?

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                  • #10
                    I have no idea.. Like everyone has said-he works very fast --I never thought to ask. All I know is that he did the probing on me back in October when people on here were talking about the ****** procedure. He said he learned the technique at a dry eye conference-he is always traveling and meeting up with the dry eye docs..
                    Jenny

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                    • #11
                      probing

                      Originally posted by jenny2008 View Post
                      I have no idea.. Like everyone has said-he works very fast --I never thought to ask. All I know is that he did the probing on me back in October when people on here were talking about the ****** procedure. He said he learned the technique at a dry eye conference-he is always traveling and meeting up with the dry eye docs..
                      Jenny
                      Does Dr Foulks prescribe any drops or oitment to use after the probing, like Azasite or an antiobitic or steroid?

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                      • #12
                        Dr. Foulkes

                        I am shocked when reading on here that he is still practicing. I heard he retired. I had one of the worst experiences ever with this man. He yelled at me for no reason. He didn't help me at all and treated me disrespectfully. I heard from another lady in Cincinnati that she had been treated horribly too. I am moving back to Louisville and wish there was a good doctor in that area.

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