My friend ruined her cornea on her left side(3/4 is completly gone)so she is seeing a special eye doctor everyday to make sure it heals properly.It was because of her 30day disposable contacts and her eyes weren't usto that (her eye wasn't getting enough oxygen I think and it completly ripped out(The cornea))so when it heals she has to switch to disposable everyday ones I think,but what would have happened if all her cornea completly damaged?
2006-12-23 23:32:25 · 3 answers · asked by DreamfullAngel 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Sounds like she ought to think about a lawsuit and switch to glasses.
2006-12-23 23:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her whole cornea was damaged she would be a candidate for a cornea transplant. It is very important that everyone who wears contacts, no matter what type follow the rules, so to speak. There are re-wetting drops that should be used daily that keep the eye lubricated, and allows oxygen to reach the eye. I work in an ophthalmology office, and it amazes me at some the the things we see. I am sorry that your friend has this damage, and I know that her discomfort must be horrible. My best wishes for her complete recovery.
2006-12-24 02:11:30 · answer #2 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scar tissue on the cornea is very serious, She may be now, or as in your question,be deemed legally blind. When the whole world goes blurry, the doctors may not be able to help. I find it sad that no one told her to float them out with solution, or at least wet them down tremendously.
2006-12-23 23:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by relaxed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋