Corneal Ulcer Follow-Up

Today was my third follow-up appointment with the ophthalmology resident at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. I arrived at 9am and was seen quickly. He performed a visual acuity test at which I performed poorly related to blurry vision. My acuity appeared worse than before, but he did not seem concerned. After examination he stated that the epithelial defect in my cornea was improving. He contacted the lab to get the results of my cultures (results that he was supposed to have two days ago). My cultures were positive for Staphylococcus, a bacteria that is sensitive to vancomycin. The ophthalmology resident stated that I could now instill my drops every four hours, and recommended a fourth follow up appointment on June 8th. He eluded to continuing me on Vancomycin drops, discontinuing my other prescription, and adding on another antibiotic that would be "less toxic" on my eyes.

I decided to head to work after my visit at Sunnybrook. I thought I would attempt my routine work activities using my prescription shades; however, once there, I was encouraged to return home until my eye had healed further. A friend was gracious enough to drive me back to Ajax. This will be difficult because I am not fond of staying home if I am not ill.