Sadie what type of sight he has now is not indicative of the type of sight he will have after his bubble is gone. Vision keeps getting better up to a year...
Thanks Debby, that's good to hear. I am wondering does anyone know where the "best of the best" retinal surgeon is located . . . including U.S., Canada or...
Hi! I had a detached retina 18 months ago. I survived and see very well now. My retina had also detached from the macula so the emergency was over. If you...
As for knowing when your retina detached I know for a fact that mine detached on a Thursday because I felt a sharp pain like I had pulled a muscle in that eye....
No pain is associated with RD since the retina has no pain sensing nerves. What you felt must have been something else, in addition to the retinal detachment....
... The US News and World Report list of top places is at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/detached-retina/message/29140 I had a terrific experience at UCLA...
Hi Sadie, Just to let you know my retianal detachment was off the macula, it was more to the outer edge of my eye. If in Canada you do not have state...
Yes - I also heard UCLA has a great eye facility. I had Dr. Brent Norman in Newport Bch, Ca and I heard the doctors at UCLA recommend him! ... From: larrypress...
Friends-= this weekend I'm going canoeing with Boy Scouts. As the optimist, I no longer need to wear contacts to see. It should be fun. Monovision isn't that...
Thanks so much Larry. That list is very helpful. It's also great to hear abouot other's positive experiences with retinal surgeons. Sadie ... retinal ... ...
 Hi Christian, I wish I could help you more, but all I know is that Kentucky does have a good retinal specialist center. My doctor graduated from there and...
 Amy and Julie, I want to thank you for your stories (positive ones at that!). I'm 8 months out of surgery with cataract surgery just 3 weeks ago. I was a...
Just to let you know, I had my cataract surgery yesterday and the post-op check today. Surgery went well-no complications. The retina is still attached. I've...
Nancie, Hope you heal fast and see well............. Kathleen ... From: k9sta9 <buzzbomb510@...> Subject: [detached-retina] New update/Cataract Surgery...
Hello all, I've been reading everyone's situation - this is just a brief summary of mine - 2 months past the 2nd surgery (first, was the buckle, then four...
Peggy, Don't sweat the cataract surgery. The prep takes longer than the operation. You are back to a normal schedule the next day with clear vision. Carmine ...
Yep, that sounds good. The eye surgery seems to become much less of an ordeal after you've been thru several. I had cataract surgery on the right eye almost...
Hi Again, When should I be able to see after my cataract surgery? It still looks like I'm looking through wax paper. Surgery was Monday. btw, When I went...
Hi Sadie, I'm sorry to hear of your husband's eye trouble. My husband's retina detached last September. We are fortunate to live in a big city (Boston) with an...
Hi Nancie! You sound pretty normal. I'm only 20/70 or 20/60 after 3 weeks after surgery. Mine won't ever be 20/20 though and I know it and I'm already...
... after surgery. Mine won't ever be 20/20 though and I know it and I'm already developing a secondary cataract, which you probably will as well...but keep...
Hi to all, I hate to post bad news, and wish I could know and understand what to do. Â I had torn retina, with buckle, oil, laser, the works , in May of...
Hi Milva, Thank you for your very helpful, informative & hopeful message! I am hoping that this is the last detachment for your husband. It must feel like a...
Thanks Debbie, I am trying not to think about it tonight..................I deal with it tomorrow......... ... From: Debby Balcer <manddbalcer1@...> ...
Thanks, Sadie. It's great to have this group as a resource. I understand the questioning about what if -- after my husband's first two surgeries failed, we had...
Hi Kathleen, I am so sorry about your new problem. Before going through this, I never understood how delicate a system is inside our eyes. I think that talking...
thanks Milva, I will try to see what I can find out, but was wondering if anyone else had the same expeience, We have to do what we have to for our...
Milva, Thank you so much for sharing your story and giving us hope! You and your husband are very brave. We wish you the best and look forward to hearing...
Hi all, I am Jia Wen, 29 years old, and from Shanghai China. I came to this group 5 months ago after I underwent the RD surgery on my right eye. I really...
