Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy

I have been diagnosed with Fuch's and am scheduled for a superficial keratectomy on 10/15 on my left eye.  The specialist informed me that I could never have a corneal transplant because of the disease.  What is the prognosis if the surgery doesn't work and according to the specialist it may not? What then?  Now I am have visual problems in my right eye so it's really difficult to see clearly to read, watch TV or even drive.  Will I end up going blind.  I am 63 and this disease has never been discovered until now even though I have complained about blurred vision for years.  I have worn glasses since I was 11.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Something's not right. Superficial keratectomy is NOT a treatment for Fuchs' corneal dystrophy.  The procedure for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy is a new procedure called DSEAK.  use the search feature and look up those terms. Clarify your problem with your corneal specialist.

JCH MD