Hi All,
Ive just joined..so hello !!. I was diagnosed with RR MS just under a year ago, at the age of 38. Ive worn glasses for years ( mainly due to having astigmatism in both eyes ). I have just had a appointment with with the eye surgery place ( name witheld )...who say that Im a good candidate to have it done and have given me the green light... Ive booked in to have it done in 2 weeks ( mid Nov 2011 )... However due to having MS, I need to get my Neurologist to give me his consent first.
I havent had any eye sight issues with my MS at all..only normally suffering with hands and feet. Although I do suffer with the odd migraine..
Im going to call the hospital in the morning to see if he will do this..If i cant get hold of him I'll try my MS nurse.
I was just wondering if anyone else with MS has has successful Wavefront eye surgery ?. If so, was getting medical consent an issue ?....
Thanks..
Medical Consent for Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery and RR MS
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Wonderfulworld
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Re: Medical Consent for Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery and RR M
Hello and welcome kneedown!
I had PRK laser on my eyes a few months ago. Like yourself I'd a history of migraine as well as MS, and I also have had bouts of optic neuritis during the last 15 years. This didn't rule me out for PRK and it has been successful. The opthalmologist I went to did not request permission from my neuro - but I'm in Ireland so things probably differ from clinic to clinic. I didn't go to a laser eye clinic, rather to a private opthalmologist, one of the best in Dublin so as to ensure the most thorough analysis of my suitability for the procedure. He did send me for a colour test and a vision-field test prior to the surgery though.
It was successful, I'm glasses-free now, one less thing to think about! I have the occasional day of dry eyes but my eyes were a bit dry anyway. I am a bit light-sensitive but I don't mind that too much and it is very slowly improving.
Hope that helps and let us know how you get on.
WW
I had PRK laser on my eyes a few months ago. Like yourself I'd a history of migraine as well as MS, and I also have had bouts of optic neuritis during the last 15 years. This didn't rule me out for PRK and it has been successful. The opthalmologist I went to did not request permission from my neuro - but I'm in Ireland so things probably differ from clinic to clinic. I didn't go to a laser eye clinic, rather to a private opthalmologist, one of the best in Dublin so as to ensure the most thorough analysis of my suitability for the procedure. He did send me for a colour test and a vision-field test prior to the surgery though.
It was successful, I'm glasses-free now, one less thing to think about! I have the occasional day of dry eyes but my eyes were a bit dry anyway. I am a bit light-sensitive but I don't mind that too much and it is very slowly improving.
Hope that helps and let us know how you get on.
WW
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Concussus Resurgo
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RR-MS dx 1998 and Coeliac dx 2003
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Tecfidera, Cymbalta, Baclofen.
EPO, Fish Oils, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Magnesium, Multivitamin/mineral, Co-Enzyme Q10, Probiotics, Milk Thistle, Melatonin.
Concussus Resurgo
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RR-MS dx 1998 and Coeliac dx 2003
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Tecfidera, Cymbalta, Baclofen.
EPO, Fish Oils, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Magnesium, Multivitamin/mineral, Co-Enzyme Q10, Probiotics, Milk Thistle, Melatonin.
Re: Medical Consent for Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery and RR M
Hi & thanks,
My neurologist seems to have washed his hands of this.... by referring this back to the opthamology department. They dont seem to want to get involved ( even though they've done all their tests and they are happy, so much so theyve discharged me ) so Ive had to approach my doctor instead... I should get an answer tomorrow.. Seems everybody just wants to cover their backsides !!
My neurologist seems to have washed his hands of this.... by referring this back to the opthamology department. They dont seem to want to get involved ( even though they've done all their tests and they are happy, so much so theyve discharged me ) so Ive had to approach my doctor instead... I should get an answer tomorrow.. Seems everybody just wants to cover their backsides !!
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Wonderfulworld
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Re: Medical Consent for Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery and RR M
Annoying situation Kneedown, hope someone gives you the go-ahead soon.
Best of luck with it.
Best of luck with it.
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Concussus Resurgo
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RR-MS dx 1998 and Coeliac dx 2003
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Tecfidera, Cymbalta, Baclofen.
EPO, Fish Oils, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Magnesium, Multivitamin/mineral, Co-Enzyme Q10, Probiotics, Milk Thistle, Melatonin.
Concussus Resurgo
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RR-MS dx 1998 and Coeliac dx 2003
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tecfidera, Cymbalta, Baclofen.
EPO, Fish Oils, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Magnesium, Multivitamin/mineral, Co-Enzyme Q10, Probiotics, Milk Thistle, Melatonin.
Re: Medical Consent for Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery and RR M
Got it.... My doctor finally have his consent... So my laser eye surgery will go ahead as planned next week.... Great !!!!.
Re: Medical Consent for Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery and RR M
I had LASIK 5 years ago and even with my history of optic neuritis there was little concern for having the procedure. Still to my knowledge there is no contraindication to LASIK with a diagnosis of ms in the literature. I think your doc was being very cautious...that is a good trait in a surgeon IMO.
Re: Medical Consent for Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery and RR M
Well.... I had it done and everything went fine. No problems in the end. Thanks for all your comments !! 