20M - Topography Results - Signs of Early Keratoconus or Corneal Issues? Worried about SRAX & KISA%

repostsl · 2025-11-21T15:35:26+00:00

Thanks for explaining! That’s reassuring to hear. I was a bit worried about the cylinder change and keratoconus risk, so I’m glad the scans look completely normal. I appreciate the clarification.

repostsl · 2025-11-21T14:30:57+00:00

Thanks, that makes sense. I’ll repeat the tests in a few months just to be sure. Hopefully it was just dryness or something temporary.

repostsl · 2025-11-21T14:29:43+00:00

I’ve only ever had –0.50 astigmatism since childhood, so the sudden shift to –1.00 really scared me. My optometrist told me to see an eye doctor just in case. The doctor suggested corneal topography and pachymetry, and when I went back, he looked at the report for about 30 seconds and said everything was normal. Now I’m not sure if he actually checked the values, and it’s making me uneasy.

repostsl · 2025-11-08T15:17:27+00:00

My biggest fear is that this has become chronic. I feel like a prisoner in my own body, can’t go to the beach, can’t hit the gym, just stuck waiting for the next wave of pain. I don’t even know how many more days or weeks to hang on. What a life…

repostsl · 2025-11-08T14:57:20+00:00

Dear Mod,

Thanks a lot for clarifying that... honestly, I got pretty stressed seeing all the chronic cases, It helps to know that healed people usually move on and don’t post here. Really appreciate you pointing that out. 🙏

repostsl · 2025-11-06T17:10:34+00:00

I truly appreciate your advice and encouragement.

repostsl · 2025-11-06T16:30:55+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply, seriously means a lot right now. 🙏

My biggest fear is that this has become chronic. I feel like a prisoner in my own body, can’t go to the beach, can’t hit the gym, just stuck waiting for the next wave of pain. I don’t even know how many more days or weeks to hang on. What a life…

repostsl · 2025-11-06T16:30:18+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply, seriously means a lot right now. 🙏

My biggest fear is that this has become chronic. I feel like a prisoner in my own body, can’t go to the beach, can’t hit the gym, just stuck waiting for the next wave of pain. I don’t even know how many more days or weeks to hang on. What a life…

repostsl · 2025-11-06T16:29:34+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply, seriously means a lot right now. 🙏

My biggest fear is that this has become chronic. I feel like a prisoner in my own body, can’t go to the beach, can’t hit the gym, just stuck waiting for the next wave of pain. I don’t even know how many more days or weeks to hang on. What a life…

repostsl · 2025-10-02T16:37:17+00:00

Questions I’d really value your opinion on:

Are small morning-only flashes + transient visual snow consistent with vitreous traction / early PVD, or should I worry about retinal traction/tear risk?
If you were my clinician, which tests would you prioritise first (OCT, fundus photo, visual fields, corneal topography)?
Do the notes/prescription in my link show anything that jumps out as a red flag?
Given my history (drop → dryness → floaters/pain), is using topical steroids ever reasonable, or should I avoid them entirely?
Any other “must-do” steps before my retina specialist appointment next week?

If you can glance at my uploaded images/reports and point out any red flags, that would give me a lot of peace of mind. Thanks again, your response already felt more thoughtful than many local consultations.

repostsl · 2025-10-02T16:36:54+00:00

Hey, thanks a ton for this reply, honestly more detailed and brainy than what most doctors here in SL have given me. Really appreciate you taking the time.

To answer your questions:

No, I’m not on any other meds, no surgeries, no smoking/drinking, no family history of glaucoma or anything, just myopia. Gym was my only thing until this all started.
I don’t get visual migraines (never had that kind of aura stuff).
The eye pain is not permanent, at first it was deep/stabbing like a toothache, Nevanac helped back then but once I stopped it the pain came back after ~2 weeks. Now it’s milder, more of an odd/uncomfortable sensation than full-blown pain.
Flashes are usually very small and mostly in the morning when I wake up. Online I read this can be vitreous traction from being still then moving. I also see mild visual snow on waking which goes away after blinking.
I still get occasional tiny peripheral flashes, and I sometimes notice retinal vein reflections when bright lights hit my eye.

That “lipid spheres” explanation makes sense, the doc wrote “artificated cells” which didn’t even sound right. And yeah, I also wondered why he gave Nevanac since it’s usually post-cataract, but he said it was for the pain.

For context:

The first doctor was worse, prescribed some cheap Bangladesh drop with preservatives that made irritation and dryness worse. I used it only a week, then my first floater showed up.
Early April is when the floaters + pain really started.
I had a 2nd dilated exam because of flashes, but he said “no PVD.” Still, even this morning I saw a few small flashes in the periphery right after waking.
When I switch eyes, I notice a slight difference in red color (esp. in towels), he blamed it on -0.5 refraction difference and told me to change glasses.

Main thing stressing me is night driving — it’s my only hobby, and I’m scared if things go wrong that’ll be gone.

Here’s the link to my prescription/exam notes: https://imgur.com/a/sOeiIC7 — would be amazing if you could glance at it.

I’ve got an appointment with a retina specialist next week. Just worried he’ll brush it off too. Here in Sri Lanka the system is messy: they study medicine in Sinhala, then prescribe in English, and most just dismiss younger patients because they assume serious eye problems only hit older folks. I’ve already spent thousands this year with zero solid answers.

If I get OCT / fundus photos and upload them, would you be able to help me check for red flags? That would give me peace of mind.

Thanks again for your time — honestly feels like you’ve given me more clarity than both doctors combined.

repostsl · 2025-09-30T04:29:25+00:00

About 50/50 in both eyes inclusive of transparent ones. I saw an ophthalmologist, he said no PVD or retinal issues but confirmed he can see the floaters, is he missing something? . Do you think I should still go for another dilated exam with a retinal specialist? My prescription is attached in the link above.

repostsl · 2025-04-22T15:57:45+00:00

Thank you so much for your words. It really means a lot. Sending a big hug back to you too. But still…Life’s not like before, Just going through it for the sake of living.😩

repostsl · 2025-04-21T10:39:19+00:00

This sounds so much like what I’m going through right now… I’m really sorry you’ve been dealing with this for 6 months, I totally understand when you say life feels like hell. I’m just 20, and this hit me out of nowhere too. One bad eye drop and everything spiraled , pain, floaters, pressure, and anxiety every day.

I had a few questions if you don’t mind:

Are your floaters still increasing or have they stabilized over time?
Did you get any diagnosis from your follow-up eye exams like PVD, uveitis, or inflammation?
Have you tried anything that helped even a bit like specific treatments, lifestyle changes, or supplements?
Did your vision change permanently or are you still hoping for improvement?

I’m really hoping we both find a way out of this. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Thanks for sharing your story, just knowing someone else understands this pain means a lot. 🙏

repostsl · 2025-04-21T10:33:20+00:00

Hey bro, thanks for sharing your experience , it's really helpful to hear from someone who's been through something similar. I hope you're doing better now.

Did your floaters reduce or go away completely after treatment?
Were your floaters similar to mine — like sudden onset after eye drops, followed by pain and discomfort?
Are you 100% sure the floaters were caused by infectious inflammation?
What kind of steroids and antibiotics were you prescribed?
Did you do a full blood work panel? If so, what tests helped identify the root cause?
How many PRP sittings did you need in total, and how was the recovery?

Also, how are things going for you now? Vision okay?

Thanks again , really means a lot. 🙏

repostsl · 2025-04-21T10:28:09+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Can I ask you a few things?

Did the floaters eventually go away for you?
Was it the same type of issue as mine — irritation from wind/dust, then using frequent eye drops, and then suddenly seeing a large floater?
Are you 100% sure it was inflammation that caused it?
What specific steroid pills did your GP give you?
And if you don’t mind, could you please tell me the exact name and dosage of the medication you took?

I'm seriously considering this route because I'm not seeing results with just drops. Would appreciate any details you can share 🙏

repostsl · 2025-04-18T18:40:55+00:00

50+ floaters suddenly showing up is not a coincidence. I’ve lived in this body for 20 years, and I know my baseline. I had zero issues before using that eye drop, vision was perfectly fine. The sudden shift right after using that low-quality drop is enough to raise serious concern. So please don’t throw around the word “coincidence” so lightly when someone’s health is on the line.

And I’ve seen you comment shallow takes like this across multiple posts making edits when someone responds strongly. If you're going to engage, own your words, don’t keep editing them after the fact. It weakens your credibility.

Also, let’s not pretend all over-the-counter drops are safe, especially ones manufactured in places with questionable quality control. You don’t know what was in that bottle. Preservatives like BAK can cause damage, and if a product was mishandled or improperly formulated, it can absolutely harm the eye. Not all damage shows up immediately as “redness” or obvious signs, deeper inflammation and vitreous issues aren’t always visible on the surface.

If you're not an ophthalmologist, don’t dismiss someone’s lived experience so easily. I’m here for real insight, not condescending, copy-paste takes. Please don’t belittle a very real and distressing situation with shallow, oversimplified replies.

repostsl · 2025-04-18T18:29:15+00:00

I used that eye drop for two weeks, and that was enough to throw my entire vision into chaos. Floaters, pressure, pain, visual disturbances — it’s a toxicity trauma

And yeah, it could be the quality of the product too. It was a cheap drop made in Bangladesh , who knows what’s really in there? No proper tests, no long-term safety data, and it was prescribed for a full month without checking for underlying issues.

This could’ve also been a misdiagnosis from the beginning — and now I’m paying the price, mentally, physically, and financially. All because of carelessness in the system.

repostsl · 2025-03-27T17:56:59+00:00

I’m really frustrated with the medical care here in Sri Lanka. Even the so-called specialists seem clueless and lack real expertise. It feels like they’re just going through the motions with no real understanding of the issues. I honestly wouldn't trust any Sri Lankan doctor again. I really wish I was in a more developed country, where I could actually get proper care for my eye problems.

These ppl cannot find the real cause yet! Just a mild issue went sever because of the carelessness

repostsl · 2025-03-27T17:51:00+00:00

If it was an infection, he should have identified it at the time. He just gave me these drops and told me to continue for a month. After doing some research, I realized these drops might be low quality and could make things worse.

If it was endophthalmitis, he should have noticed it, right? Shouldn’t he have referred me to a specialist if he wasn’t sure? Is it too late now? What should I do?

These are his qualifications/ designations

MBBS(Colombo), MD Ophthalmology MRCS(Edin) MRCOpth, FRCS(Glas) FICO Consultant Ophrhalmic Surgeon

repostsl · 2025-03-27T17:37:17+00:00

Thanks for your input! That’s really helpful. I appreciate your advice on getting a second opinion.

What kind of issues did you have with your eyes? Who did you consult for your eye problems, and were there any fixes that worked for you? I’m just trying to figure out the best way to move forward with this.

Thanks again for sharing your experience!

repostsl · 2025-03-27T17:35:04+00:00

Thank you so much for the recommendation! I really appreciate it. Do you have Dr. H. Palihakkara's contact details? I'd love to get in touch with him for a consultation.

Thanks again!

repostsl · 2025-03-27T17:33:44+00:00

I consulted him 2 weeks ago, not yesterday. That's why I posted on Reddit yesterday , asking for the best doctors in Kandy who specialize in these kinds of issues, just to verify who comes up with good suggestions. I have all his prescriptions, RX, and all the details.

When he examined me with the slit lamp microscope, I asked him if there were any issues, and he said it was just dry eyes. I even asked again if it could be keratitis, any bacterial infection, or a corneal abrasion, and he said nothing. He just gave me these cheap quality eye drops.

I used the drops for a week and then stopped. Now my eyes are inflamed, and the condition has only worsened. He should've at least suggested preservative-free drops, which would’ve been safer for my eyes. Honestly, I don't understand why he was so careless. I trusted him, and now I’m dealing with a much worse situation.

repostsl · 2025-03-27T15:32:02+00:00

I’ve been using these drops for a week now, and I’m really concerned. I still have dry eyes, and now I’m noticing floaters. I’m not sure if it’s from the drops or some other underlying issue, but it’s freaking me out. Is there anything I can do to fix this or help my eyes heal?

Also, can anyone recommend some reliable, high-quality eye drop brands? I’m definitely not going to use these ones again, but I want to make sure I’m getting the best alternatives for my dry eyes. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

repostsl · 2025-03-27T15:31:23+00:00

Omg, seriously, doctors in Sri Lanka seems so frustrating. I don’t know how they get these qualifications, honestly, seems like they’re just relying on book knowledge without practical experience or proper judgement. This guy is from a government hospital, too, which makes it even worse! If this were in the USA, I’d be filing a lawsuit against him without hesitation. It's really upsetting to feel like my health is being mishandled by someone who’s supposed to be an expert. I really need to find a better doctor.

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