Hi,
First let me say what a pleasure it is to have this resource. With the sea of options and details to swim through, this site is a necessity.
A year ago I developed GPC (Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis), though it wasn't diagnosed as such until I had another episode last summer. I was put on daily contacts along with Alomide and I only used contacts when necessary (sports). Then, in November, I had yet another episode and I decided to give up contacts all together.
So I've been off contacts and Alomide for about 2 months and my eyes have never felt better. I'd been considering refractive surgery for a long time but not being able to wear contacts pushed me over the edge to finally do it.
I'm strongly leaning toward surface ablation for the peace of mind I would have knowing I don't have a flap that could one day be dislodged. My question is, given my extreme sensitivity to contacts, would this disqualify me from surface ablation since I would have to wear a protective contact lens post-surgery? I know they're completely different kinds of lens, but it's still a concern of mine.
I have two appointments next week and I'll be sure to bring it up, but I wanted to get an opinion here first.
Thanks!
David