RGP Keratoconus No FLUO

[tevpar]

I wish you the best possible outcome my friend, as corneal grafting is no routine procedure... Best of luck!

[ExNihiloJimmy]

I have tried inserting them every which way, but to no avail. My problem is my eyes did not produce enough tears to keep the contact moving on the cornea, it kinda dryed out on my eye. I must say though they have been wondrous for alotta people I know.

[tevpar]

Hmmm... let's start from the beginning. RGPs cannot dry out as they contain no water. If you wear a RGP lens and it doesn't move, this indicates either a poor (tight) fit that should be changed, or a VERY SERIOUS dry eye problem, which i think is unlikely. Try artificial tears. if the lens starts to move, then it's a tear problem. If it doesn't, the lens should be changed with one that fits (and moves) better.

[ExNihiloJimmy]

I am just gonna get the corneal transplant, I am sick of having this shitty vision. anyways my operation is in 1 month, so wish me luck. I wish you luck in your kc journey. :)

[ExNihiloJimmy]

neat. man those RGP's are nasty

[tevpar]

Well, they are not that nasty if the fit is right, once you master the trick to insert them. They can be as comfortable as soft lenses...Check my other videos on how to insert an remove them.

[nomofica0]

I would stray away from artificial tears, especially those not for use with RGP lenses. These can increase the wear and tear, and possible scratches on the lenses. I use Boston Conditioning solution every night (leave them in a contacts lens case, submerged every night). I also use the Boston Liquid Enzymatic Cleaner once a week, again submerged over night (this time, 3 drops of enzymatic cleaner and the lens case completely full with the conditioner to dilute the solution properly). Very comfy!

[tevpar]

Well, if you have dry eyes, you SHOULD use artificial tears, otherwise you'll have discomfort, mediocre vision and you'll might harm your corneas with the lenses. Artificial tears are completely harmless and can be used as frequently as one wants.

[nomofica0]

Yes, but again not one that isn't made for use with RGP lenses. there is also a chance of dependency on artificial tears (hell, you can become dependent on Chapstick).

I think I may finally decide to ditch these RGP lenses and try the Intacs and C3-R procedure. But I'll probably be sacrificing the clarity offered by the hard lenses.

[tevpar]

??? I don't think that there are artificial tears that are compatible are others that are non compatible with RGP lenses.., On the other hand, there are many thousand of artificuil tears in the market, and there is always a chance that an odd chemical or surface reaction might occur, resulting maybe in nothing more than increased deposition on the lenses.

[tevpar]

The procedure you mentioned is a nice choice. Avoid PRK after cross linking, as there is severe risk for haze. After cross-linking+Intacs, you may hope for good vision with standard hydrogel lenses.