Fuchs Dystrophy and Sjogren

Posted by vickied @vickied, May 21, 2023

Is there a connection between Fuchs Dystrophy and Sjogren? Since they both cause dry eye I wonder if Fuchs Dystrophy is a branch off of Sjogren or another autoimmune. I need cataract surgery which I am concerned about vision loss. Has anyone had it with success who has either disease?

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odreid | @odreid | May 21, 2023

I have Fuch's Dystrophy -diagnosed about two years ago. I had successful cataract surgeries, first 13 years ago, and second 10 years ago. My surgeon was highly recommended by my long-time optometrist. I wish you the best✨

odreid | @odreid | May 21, 2023

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Oh, I'm also autoimmune - Crohn's

vickied | @vickied | May 21, 2023

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Thank you.

jules359 | @jules359 | May 23, 2023

In reply to @odreid "I have Fuch's Dystrophy -diagnosed about two years ago. I had successful cataract surgeries, first 13..." + (show)

I have Fuchs Dystrophy and cataracts,
My older sister had both also and surgeries for both. She has had good results - only thing is the need for cornea transplants is that they require daily drops to avoid transplant rejection..
I haven’t started surgeries yet but will need to within the next 12 months to enable to keep driving.
Best wishes for your ongoing treatments🤗t

vickied | @vickied | May 24, 2023

Thank you. I see my ophthalmologist next month, so I am anxious to see how this disease is progressing. My eyesight has definitely declined in the past year.

tia50 | @tia50 | Aug 2 5:57am

I just got diagnosed with "mild" Fuchs, no symptoms -just what the Dr. saw in my exam. What is anyone doing to keep eyes otherwise healthy? I am 52. The young Dr. said I would need a corneal transplant around age 85 based on the mild finding. Not sure if he was just trying to be encouraging. Thought I would take the best possible care of my eyes now. Anyone have a regimen? I have been using the 2% saline drops and have seen oral supplements touting eye health.