Dry-eye, EBMD and RCES

[EyesOpen]

I am finally systemically treating my dry-eye disease, and have found a dry-eye ophthalmologist who listens and did purposed tests.

I would appreciate any feedback from members with experience in these matters.

Dr. Williams (Arlington, Washington), a dry-eye specialist I saw...

[simonguest]

I had a corneal abrasion a couple of months ago - although the abrasion healed quickly, my vision remained still fairly poor (20/30 BCVA) and I was recently diagnosed with EBMD. My ophthalmologist and I have tried Muro ointment, drops, and corticosteroid drops over the past few weeks, but it doesn't...

[mgshutterbug]

I know that this is off-topic, but I am struggling to keep on even keel, to say I am overwhelmed is an understatement. I have beginning macular degeneration in my R eye, my "good" eye, as far as DES goes. I have EBMD, MGD in that eye, but up to this point have only had abrasions, not erosions...

[mgshutterbug]

HI all,
I posted this in my blog, but it really needs to be here to be seen by those of us who have EBMD as well as other eye conditions. I began to have 'blank spots' in the central vision of my right eye (my 'better' eye) 6-8 mos. ago. When I first attempt to focus on something, I initially...

[mgshutterbug]

I have gone to both a corneal specialist and a neuro-ophthalmologist at a well-known teaching hospital in Maryland, but neither have ever explained much of what is wrong with my eyes. They did not even tell me I had MGD, EBMD, RCEs, as well as anesthesia dolorosa. I discovered some of my diagnoses,...

[mgshutterbug]

I have EBMD as well as DES, and nerves to lacrimal glands severely injured by neurosurgery. I did have pretty substantial corneal edema, my vision was very blurry, I was getting a lot of corneal abrasions, had erosion of cornea. I have been using Muro 128 drops and ointment religiously for 5 1/2 months,...

[mgshutterbug]

Up until August 2010, I had mild/moderate dry eye, most likely due to my age, 59, which rarely was uncomfortable enough to use eye drops. Then I had neurosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia, TN, in efforts to block pain from one branch so I could get essential dental work done. I'll spare you the sordid...

[mgshutterbug]

Help! I am seeing both a corneal specialist, and a highly skilled ophthalmologist at a teaching hospital with an excellent reputation. But am wondering whether I should also go to a speciality clinic such as Wilmer Eye Institute. I use Muro 128 5% eye drops q 4 hrs during day, and Muro 128 ointment...

[batwell]

WOW! what a wonderful site. I have been browsing here for the past few days and have already learned a lot.

I am a 61 year old guy from Arizona (AKA AridZona) who first developed RCES in my right eye about 6 years ago. After many months of not very useful doctor visits, I finally...

[namoomoo]

I have just found out that I have erosion of the cornea - either recurrent erosion or Cogan's dystrophy. Thought I had only dry eye - but it seems to have worsened. Does anyone else have this problem or any info to share?

[liz56]

Hi,

Thanks to Rebecca for creating a well-rounded environment for helping people with a range of eye problems.

I was referred to Rebecca by a kind doctor, whom I cold called and who referred me here for more help. I have a good and caring ophthalmologist and a hurried cornea...