What are the signs of graft rejection?
The signs are easy to remember with the mneumonic, RSVP R = Redness S = Sensitivity to light V = Vision Changes P = Pain Rejection is rare in the first month after surgery, although infection is more of a concern. However, rejection can occur at any time, even many years after a tranplant is done. If you have any of the above signs, especially a combination of them, or are unsure if you are experiencing rejection, it is important to contact Dr. Farjo as soon as possible. Rejection can usually be reversed by using steroid eye drops frequently, although the longer it lasts, the more damage that is done and the more difficult it is to reverse.
