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Was dilagnosed today with fuchs dystrophy

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I have had a diagnosis of Fuchs for the past 4 years, right before I had cataract surgery. It has now progressed to the point that I am having a partial corneal transplant (DMEK) in a few weeks. I have an excellent ophthalmologist, who referred me to a specialist in Fuchs and in this procedure. The surgeon told me that the procedure has very good results for Fuchs and lasts at least ten years, which is as long a period for which there is data. I feel very fortunate. I will have to have both eyes done.

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@maudie400 just curious have you experienced the blisters in the eye? I am not sure how long something like that takes to hit but for me it was over 30 years. I was told by my doctor I should get a transplant with the thickness being more than I guess normal because of these blisters. However, I am trying to avoid that. Just curious if you have the blisters do you do something to help relieve the pain?