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Charlief---Hi. I also had cataract surgery 5 months ago that left one eye with constant discomfort and BLURRING...You must be in the Boston area, I have heard of Dr. Hamrah. I actually saw another "neuro" ophthalmologist here in Boston who basically prescribed the same protocol. And to use Gabapentin.... However, I did not have a confocal microscopy --what is that? Did you have constant blurring with eye movement?? I did try the blood serum drops and unfortunately developed lots of BURNING!!! Did you have any of that?? Also using steroid drops ....I believe it is very long wait to see Dr. Hamrah... Was he nice???---How are you doing?? Would like to talk to you more..All the other ophthalmologists just say dry eye, but don't really see my eyes as very dry!!! Don't know really what to do any more. Thanks very much.

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Sorry for late response. Have not checked this sight in a long time. I live in California & I have only read newspaper & technical articles by dr. Hamrah pulls played a podcast by him which stated the treatment plan noted in my input. Confocal microscopy is a staining of the eye followed by a microscope scan which can detect & measure nerve damage I had it done to prove to my eye doctors that the surgery actually did eye damage & was not something else like my imagination. I never had any blurring, just varying degrees of pain over 6 years. The autologous blood eye drops gave me the most benefit in reducing the pain. I felt no burning. Did you try a 20% vs 50% solution. I also use an eye drop nighttime gel in my eye to avoid a dry eye sensation when I sleep. After 6 years, I still get occasional dry eye & some pain some evenings but much better than the first 2 years. I am continuing with gabapentin, autogolous drops, pain medication & periodically googling for any updated medical info.