About five years ago, I was diagnosed with Fuchs’ Dystrophy. Needless to say, I was terrified of going blind. I was so upset, that I couldn’t even google my diagnosis. I was lucky to have a friend offer to do research for me online.
She found my amazing surgeon, Dr David Hwang, at UCSF, and made me an appointment for four months from then (he’s a popular guy). Meanwhile, she found Fuchs’ Friends, and signed me up to receive the daily blog. I read it avidly. I sent for their free information, and absorbed it all. Little by little, my fears dissolved.
Fast forward to this past January, when I was told it was time for a corneal transplant in my right eye. I used *so* much information from Fuchs’ Friends, like what to expect before, during, and after surgery, even what helpful pillow to buy! Yes, of course I was still a bit nervous, but I felt very confident.
I had a smooth experience, even with Covid, before I could be vaccinated. Two corneal transplants on my left eye, were done in April and June. I was not unduly upset that the first one failed to “wake up”. I’d read all about this kind of thing on Fuchs’ Friends, for years. I bounced back well, I am now three months post-op, from the last transplant. My vision is already 20/25 in both eyes, and I feel so grateful.
