UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hi

I'm having surgery on Wednesday – Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK). Just wondered if anyone else has had the procedure and how it went, etc.

Thanks.

Caroline.

Anyone?

Looks like you've drawn a blank!

Do let us know how things go.

Every good wish

Andrew

Hi
1!
Had the procedure done on Wednesday at the Centre for Sight, and have lived to tell the tale! Dr Daya was like a child in a sweetie shop – apparently Pellucid Marginal Degeneration is uncommon and very few people have had an ALK. Anyhow, I must admit to recollecting very little about the actual procedure, as I was sedated (thank goodness!). Basically, the cornea was given a facelift, a wedge was cut out and the cornea was restitched. I do recall feeling a bit of pulling, seeing hazy lights, etc etc, but felt no pain whatsoever. Whilst I was recovering Dr Daya was gleefully showing off his handiwork emailing photos, etc. And a nice job too! I know who does the sewing in his household! I have about 11 very neat perfect little stitches. I believe they'll come out in a few months time. At the moment, I can barely open my eye (apparently it's best I keep it shut for now as it aids healing) and it's uncomfortable, but not painful. My peripheral vision has changed completely – missing steps, have to take two or three attempts at picking things up, when I make tea, I'm pouring most of the water on the worktop! I think the next few weeks and months are going to be fun and games. It'll be a few months before I know how successful it's been, but have to say I have every faith in Dr Daya and look forward to my vision improving, starting to drive again, etc etc.