New Eye Problems

Yesterday I noticed this funny opaque looking stuff on both of my eyes.  I thought it was just eye gunk and tried to rinse it out with saline solution and then wipe it off with my finger, but nothing would help.  It was still on my eyes this morning.  I know I'm quick to jump to conclusions now, but I'm just so paranoid about my eyes since I've had optic neuritis twice resulting in damage to my optic nerves.  I called my neurologist's office, however she was unavailable and I was told to call my primary care physician.  After talking to my mother, I decided to call an opthamologist and was able to get in to see Dr. Troy Carter today. 

After several tests, Dr. Carter said that I have Salzmann's Nodular Degeneration of the Cornea.  It is considered rare, however of those diagnosed, it is found predominantly in women in the 6th decade (50's).  Medical therapy consists of lubrication, warm compresses, and topical steroids. Dr. Carter said that when the nodules become bothersome all the time, he will refer me to the cornea specialist he consulted with, and sent pictures of my eyes to, today for KP  followed by a Excimer laser to smooth the surface after removal.

I have to go back next Tuesday for a couple of more tests on my optic nerves and those results will be sent over to Dr. Stephenson's office.

You know, I really haven't ever had any major health problems so this eye thing on top of the recently diagnosed MS to getting ridiculous.  I feel like my warranty has run out!  I'm going to end this post now because anything else on here will just sound like whining. 

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