Hello Again Bruce,
How long ago was your first bout in your right eye. I am scared that my right eye will have a flare. Right now its nickname is "the good eye" LOL My vision since this flare is 20/200. As of right now they are saying it is not permanant. I am quick to go to the eye doctor with any pain or redness. My worst fear from when I was little is being blind and it feels like it is slowly happening. Right now I am 27 and I know if my vision is 20/200 in both eyes I would not even be able to drive or do many other things and having to depend on others would be hard to ajust to.
Nobody in my family has ever been diagnosed with AS or has ever had iritis. My dad has arthritis with morning stiffness but no eye involvement and nothing severe enough to see a rhuemy. I do have a cousin though on my dads side that has lupus. It is great to chat with people that can relate because it can be lonely dealing with all the appointments, pain and wondering what is next.
Thank Again!
Have a great night.
Christy S
