lasik effect on fuchs

[rfparky]

I had a Restor lens implant along with pterigium removal in my left eye in February 2008. My vision was worse after the implant. I then attended another Ophthalmologist specialising in corneas. He told me I had Fuchs and my astigmatism was worse in the left eye that the right. However it was not bad enought to affect my sight.It was measured at 3+. I had an OCT done which showed no CME.He suggested that it was possible the Restor was causing the problem. In June this year he explanted the Restor and implanted a monofocal IOL in the sulcus as my eye had been YAGed.
Now my sight is even worse and he says the astigmatism has increased to 5+. He suggests Lasik surgery to reshape the cornea.
My concern is what effect will Lasik surgery have on the Fuchs.
What would you suggest I do?
RFParky

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear rfparky,

I would recommend that you seek care from a corneal specialist to determine what options you have. Also, have you tried contact lenses to correct your vision?

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

[rfparky]

Many thanks.
My Ophthalmologist is supposed to be a corneal specialist.
I think I will try the contact lens and see if my vision improves.
Thanks for your suggestions.
rfparky