Dear sashasmom,
I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD with whom you and your daughter feel comfortable. She should be evaluated to determine whether progression of the lens is occurring. Due to the iritis, a drop to reduce the inflammation was needed. I cannot comment on why the doctors feel that she should not wear contact lenses. Perhaps, you could ask them further. Steroids can sometimes, reduce the size of the corneal scar but by no means are they totally curative. Scarring will depend upon the injury, depth, etc. Please take one step at a time and speak with your eyeMD about your daughter’s condition.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
1. If you've seen a cornea specialist that should cover it. stay in touch with him/her.
2.Then I wouldn't worry
3. If two of the people that have examined her say no contacts than I would go with that
4. Scars are more a function of depth of injury than steroid use
5. Iritis is usually treated with a topical steroid
JCH MD
Thank you for your suggestions. They are very helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. Your answers were very helpful.