Hello. My name is Dorothy and I am a co-founder of a support group
called Fuchs' Friends here at YahooGroups. It is a PRIVATE group, and
over 550 members worldwide get a lot of information and support
there. This message board is public and was set up to help folks like
you to find our private group.

Please go to http://www.fuchs-dystrophy.com and click on the Request
to Join button. Soon you'll be able to talk to people who had
cataracts removed, and most of us found our doctors very cautious. As
far as getting into the right mind set, after you join up with Fuchs'
Friends, you'll see that there IS life after Fuchs', and in many
cases of our support group, Fuchs' has brought us blessings as well
as frustrations. You are not alone. I am one of many in our support
group who has regained my sight. Keep your attitude positive, and get
into Fuchs' Friends. You won't believe how it will help you.

I'm glad you found us.

Dorothy in Calif.


"donut562002" wrote:
How do I get in the right mind set for my future with fuch's
dystrophy? I am 56 years old and have known about this condition
for about 5 years. I have now developed a cataract (last april) and
it is developing fast. My doctor is being very cautious about
surgery for the cataract and it might be spring before I have it
removed. He says that removing the cataract can make things worse
or not affect fuch's at all. He wants me to be mentally ready
for "whatever". Any encouraging words for me? I don't see well in
my right eye right now and I am concerned about my sight.