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Thygenson's and contact lenses

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John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology

Discover Vision Centers Kansas City - MO

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Thygenson's and contact lenses

by cardinals79, Feb 24, 2009 04:40PM

Tags: s, Thygenson, Thygensons

I was just diagnosed with Thygenson's yesterday. I am 30 years old and never had a problem until about 4 weeks ago. I know nothing about this and my eye surgeon says its very rare. I need to understand that is it true I will never be able to wear contacts again and is lasik surgery a no go regardless if it heals.

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Feb 24, 2009 11:42PM

You can use the search feature and archives to read about Thygenson's corneal keratitis. The section on emedicine is good also.

I have had patients that did return to contacts but most don't. Lasik is not advised on an irritated cornea.

JCH MD

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