Thanks for the reply, I have read about people using contacts as a
patch. I was just wondering if it would make my minor problem worse.
lucy
Dr. Leukoma wrote:
> lucy wrote:
> > Hi,
> > First, my question is, Is it wise to wear "prescription" contacts
> > when you have recurrent erosion?
> > Now the history. About 16 years ago I injured one of my eyes and got
> > that treated. Then I started having pretty severe recurrent erosions.
> > The drops and such didn't help. The opthamologist finally used a
> > procedure that actually stuck a needle in my eye to promote some scar
> > tissure and therefore anchoring the top layer down. Well that didn't
> > work and he said to keep using the drops and ointments and in about 10
> > years it would probably be gone. Well lo and behold my problem got
> > better and better and now it is once in a blue moon that I have the
> > problem and it is very minor. (takes about 15 minutes for the pain to
> > stop).
> > My problem is that I wear glasses and work outside alot in the oh so
> > humid south Texas and my glasses fog terribly and I can't see a thing.
> > I want to go to contacts but I am afraid. Has anyone had any
> > experience with contact wearing and recurrent erosion?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > lucy
>
> I have frequently used a contact lens as a bandage in severe cases of
> RCE. Hope that helps.
>
> DrG
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