I had LASIK almost 2 years ago (2002). I was concerned about being accepted as a condidate because I was told I had forme fruste kerataconus, however I was assured that my corneal thickness was ample, and that with custom lasik, the chance of post operative problems would be extremely, extremely low.

One eye has deteriorated since the operation, and I have just been told that it is ectasia and that it could lead to a requirement to get a transplant. As a helpful measure in the meantime, I was advised to wear a hard contact lens in one to help support against the eye pressure and hopefully stabilize the thinning cornea.

I am new to this. Has anyone who is going through this have any advice for me?

I guess I will get the contact lens. Should I be expecting to degrade toward needing a trasnplant. Should I be getting copies of the records from doctor to take to another doctor for a second opinion? Should I never have been accepted as a candidate, and should see a lawyer?

It doesn't matter how thick your corneas were if you had forme fruste keratoconus pre-op. Your doc should have known that long before 2002. You can send me copies of your records if you like and I will get you doc opinions.
gkeziah@triad.rr.com

same thing happened to me!! the only difference is that I had my lasik surgery on 2001... I loss vision in my right eye currenly wearing hard contacts ...but I used to wear only one hard contact and a soft in the other eye!!

email me if you want to share your experience!! copitzi_xochiquet@yahoo.com