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I was diagnosed with Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy in 2002 but was told I was in the early stages and not to be concerned. But by 2004 my vision was getting worse, I had given up driving at night bevause of glare issues and halos around car lights but several Opthamologists thought this was caused by cataracts that weren't ripe enough to be removed. I continued to suffer with declining vision and my work as a nurse began to be effected, In 2006 and did a web search on Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy and found Fuchsfriends--I wrote to them, became a member and found a group of people with extensive knowledge of this disease. They offered suggestions r/t sunglasses to wear to diminish glare issues, they recommended Corneal surgeons I could contact to get a second opinion. Because of this wonderful organization I found a Corneal surgeon in Hershey Pa (6 hours from my home in Erie Pa)After meeting this surgeon, Dr Rosenwasser, I knew my eyes were in good hands, he did my cataract surgeries in 2006 and I had my first DSAEK in July, 2008 and am looking forward to having my Left DSAEK on June 8, 2010 This group has been supportive, they answer all questions, offer encouragement and give you knowledge through brochures, DVD's of past symposiums and personal stories on their website that depicts several members journies with this fickle disease. It is because of them I am on the road to being Fuch's free

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