UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Hello Folks

I know Professor Roger Buckley retired a few
years ago, , but there was a piece in the Keratonic Newsletter the autumn issue, he states is surgery an alternative to contact kenses, he said NO. He said the risks are greater in the short term as well as the long term. Surgery is irreversible. I have 2 transplants on the left eye, had an accident lost, the vision in that eye. Had 2 grafts on right eye, not happy with outcome, now a cataract has appeared, not sure, if this is the way to go with all the problems. wanted to contact Professor Buckley on this, can someone please help !!

Sher

Hi Sher and welcome to the forum,
As it said in the newsletter, Professor Buckley is now Professor of Ocular Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University and I'm not sure whether he still sees any patients. I'm sorry you've had such problems with your grafts - although there are lots of us here who have had very good results, there's always a few people who get complications which is why surgery is always a last resort for KC. But getting a cataract earlier than other people isn't uncommon after graft surgery, and quite a few people have had cataract surgery post graft with very good results (which I find comforting as I've also been told I have early cataracts so may well need surgery a few years down the line!) What is your own specialist advising?
Anne

Hello Anne

As I also have glaucoma, and other problems, he to me isnt positive, which is giving me the eeby geebies. As my sutures have just bust, and I have an infection, I will be returning in 2 weeks, to ask his thoughts too. He isnt very communicative which is a problem !

But wondered if I sent a letter to Proffessor Buckley asking his thoughts on this, sometimes 2 heads are better than non am pretty worried !

Sher, I don't think anyone, however expert, can advise you without examining you. But anyone is entitled to a second opinion.
As far as your own specialist is concerned, lots of people find it helpful to write down all the questions they want to ask beforehand.
All the best
Anne