Where Next

[GarethB]

Hi James,

I think who told you half a micron got their units mixed up, 500 micron is 0.5mm.

I take it vision you give is corrected which is excellent, so as long as you can tolerate lenses, I would personally say stay clear of the graft route for a while longer.

The limit I read for C3R is 350 micron, so you have other options to explore first.

No knowledge of grafts in the UK done with laser, but I know the research was done in the US.

[James Colclough]

Just PM'ed


Yes corrected, (with out) line 1 with my face against the chart. Or when they say what can you read without, i say I know there is a chart there i can see the light.

[GarethB]

James,

You are like me then. No light it is a case of what chart?

Thanks for the pm.

[Andrew MacLean]

Am I right in thinking that a "micron" is one millionth of a metre?

If so then 300 microns would be a little short of one third of a millimetre.

Half a micron would be painfully thin for a cornea. Could it be half a millimetre (500 microns)?

Andrew

[GarethB]

Andrew,

You have it in one

[James Colclough]

Today, I received a letter informing me I have an appointment to see the pre surgery Nurse as I am having a cornea graft on the 11th June. Duhh news to me, or did I imagine the conversation I had in January with Mr L.

Just found out last week my 4 1/2 year old daughter may be borderline aspergers. Life just sucks sometimes.

[Andrew MacLean]

James

I am really sorry about your daughter.

Also a little surprised about your pre-theatre. Go to it anyway. You will probably hve a chance to see an Opthalmologist at the appointment and you can raise your questions there. If you do not agree to go ahead, you can still say no.

Andrew

[GarethB]

James,

Sorry to hear the news.

As Andrew says go and ask your questions and you have right up until you are in theatre to duck out.

Surgery is not as bad as you think and I am pleased I had my grafts 20 years ago and the new lease of life they gave me.

All the best.