Thanks Hal for this information. I am sure alot of us are asking ourselves about the dangers of the airbags in our cars causing damage to our eyes when in fact...
I also have this flashes when I spend a lot of time on the computer, and when I get into a dark room, sometimes also when I sneeze, I had lasik to correct my...
Hi all, Thank you Michelle for all the information & questions ... i will more information today ... We are going to see another specialist today .... will...
Mary Lou: With retinal problems spread over a fairly long time, I would suggest leaving the silicone oil in the eye a longer time to allow healing. The oil...
Thanks very much for this information. Are you saying that airbags in older cars (I drive a 1992 Honda Civic with an airbag in the steering wheel) cannot be...
Michelle, I am pretty new to this group. I read one of your posts and noticed your surgical history. My questions are how is your vision now and are you able...
Went in today for the two weeks post op visit. I told him about the pain and also about the eye trying to close when light hits it. He says that is caused by...
Re : Eye pain My wife told me for pain to take 2 Excedrin PMs as they are the same as a Hydrocodiene pill and a lot cheaper to buy. . Doesn't hurt to try...no...
Hi Connie, my vision is pretty good. My doc had to postpone my last exam (he changed his surgicary days to the day I was supposed to be going in) but my last...
Dear John, Thank you so much for your advice. I'm beginning to think that it would be wiser to leave the oil in longer. My MD believes that the retina is fully...
Have a great 4th weekend your self Ken. Any exciting plans? I'm having a cook out at my house with two dozen family members - whew - they will wear me out. ...
Sherry - sorry you are still having problems - but glad the doctor say's it's not a serious problem and that he can give you something for the pain. Enjoy your...
I had really high interest rates on my home loan. I saved thousands of dollars on home payments. And you can too. Interest rates are as low as can be, And Yes...
ITS BEEN 3 YEARS SINCE MY FIRST DETACHMENT AND 1 YEAR SINCE MY LAST DETACHMENT AND I STILL HAVE FLASHES . I HAVE FINALLY MADE PEACE WITH THE FACT THAT THEY ARE...
ARE ANY OF THE REST OF YOU RECIEVEING ADS FOR THINGS ON HERE ? I THINK IT GOES OUT TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US ON THE LIST BUT I HAVENT HEARD ANY OF THE REST...
If you've had cataract surgery and had a corrective IOL implant, can you see a VDU clearly without reading glasses, or do you need them? I'm just trying to...
Hi Jean in Mo. - glad you are doing good. Yes, I still have dots in my vision - mostly if I'm too active or bending, gardening. I've had floaters forever so...
I guess I was pretty lucky.. I noticed the shadow in the lower right corner of my left eye on a thursday and didnt get the RD operated on until monday. My...
Michelle, Thanks for the reply. My eye is doing okay, with the oil bubble in my eye everything is a little bit wavy, but it gets better everyday. As far as my...
Hi Jean, I read and really understood your message to the board. When my RD happened April, 2003 I was sure nothing would ever be right again in my life...
Being one of those quasi drug experts lol. I can say that advil migrain takes away almost any pain I have. the only down sidei s that you can't take that too...
I had RD sugery in 11/03 due to a virus called acute retina necrosis. In May I had a cataract removed then YAG done. The only vision that I have is very blurry...
Hi all, I like peggy am having a houseful of people on sunday for the 4th. Am looking forward to it. Would like to ask that anyone who has any great cookout...
Jean, Did you have silicone oil in your eye? I have 3 little dots that drive me nuts. Doctor says there is no way to get all the oil out when they do the...
Do you mean the adds for stuff like refinancing etc? I get them too. I just delete them for the most part. they are annoying but what can you do. We got an...
Sherry, Hope the steroid drops help ease your pain (you've been through so much) also glad you will have some time off from work. Don't overdo it during the...
Thank you to everyone who responded about the flashes. I'm very glad to have found this group! It's reassuring to know I'm not alone with the flashes, although...
