Recurrent Corneal Erosion

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  • #600463
    smartcookie
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    Anyone have any experience with this excruciatingly painful condition?

    #826761
    smartcookie
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    Bump!

    Anyone?

    #826762
    BTGuy
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    I dont know much about it. I do know that many eye doctors and retina specialists sell specialized pharmaceutical grade vitamins for the eyes that seem to work. I saw them for many different conditions. Starting with a nutrient approach to slow any erosion is not a bad idea.

    I had dry eyes to the point of it being daily, bothersome, and giving me a glassy-eyed look. The first step, which alleviated the problem, was taking an eye vitamin heavy in Omega 3’s. Now I just take regular 3’s and it is fine. Try to call an eye specialist and inquire.

    Hatzlacha!!!

    #826763
    red sock
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    Depending on how long you have this problem, you may need various eye drops or a protective contact lens. Did you go see an eye doctor yet?

    #826764
    smartcookie
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    BTguy- did you find that the Omega really helped your dry eyes? I’m wondering if I should start with that, if it’s worth it.

    Red- yes, I saw a dr.

    I was specifically wondering if anyone went through this and did any other treatment besides drops, oinments, and lens.

    What else can be done to avoid surgery?

    #826765
    BTGuy
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    Hi smartcookie. Yes, I do find it helps. I get a high dose Omega 3 with Vitamin D from one of the big brand companies at koshervitamins dot com. But I am not prescribing at all.

    The thing is I went to an eye doctor for it and he had vitamins there for my specific concern where the main ingredient was Omega 3 (which is good for almost everything when taken in a decent amount).

    I totally recommend you see an eye doctor or retina specialist to get the story on what to do based on them examining your eyes.

    Refuah Shelayma!!

    #826766
    red sock
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    According to the wills eye manual, other treatment options include: epithelial debridement(they gently remove any loose epithelium and hope it heals properly), extended bandage contact lens wear, anterior stromal puncture, and the last option is using a laser to ablate the middle layer of the cornea. This is called phototherapeutic keratectomy, and they claim that that it is 90% successful in patients with recurrent erosions due to corneal dystrophies. Do you know what caused your erosion. Was it trauma?

    #826767
    smartcookie
    Member

    Thanks, BTGuy.

    Red sock- it happened from a bad bruise to my eye which didn’t heal properly.

    Are you experienced in this area or are you into the medical field?

    #826768
    red sock
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    smartcookie- I am training to be an optometrist

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