Dry Eye Neuropathy
What is the best way to treat Optic Neurology/Neuropathy that persists with Chronic Pain?
My friend has suffered with this condition for years, and has gone to about all Specialists she can go to. She had a Radial Keropathy (RK) done years ago, before Laser Surgery became a big thing. She suffers so much, and I hate seeing her in this much pain. She in NOT diabetic. She needs help. She does use eye drops for the dry eye she has so much problems from. PLEASE HELP! I’ve asked this question before- I need some help with this situation, and I am BOUND and DETERMINED to get this resolved for her. Thanks for any logical and helpful input. It is truly appreciated.
The reason you are having problems with your question is that you are providing problem data.
The RK may be a cause. I’m sure that those radial lines are causing a lot of glare, those types of symptoms. It may have caused irregular healing of the cornea and she scrapes her eye every time she blinks. I’m not sure a transplant would be indicated. I’d have her see a cornea specialist to determine whether there’s anything that she can do.
The optic neuropathy problem is totally different. She’s probably young. Young people usually do not get optic neuropathies all by themselves. These inflammations are usually associated with systemic problems such as Multiple Sclerosis, etc. I’d not drop that on her but have her seen by a neuroophthalmologist.
If she has questions, have her contact me or address her issues in this forum. There are some very sharp people who look at these questions that may be able to direct her better.
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