I've had three retina detachments, the last one 9 1/2 weeks ago. I have silicone oil and my lens was removed. I have had a tiny detachment which we are...
... If it were me, I would call immediately. If it is nothing, there is no harm in calling. If it is an emergency, they may want to do something immediately....
I agree - sounds as if this was an abrupt change. Good luck; keep us posted. ... If it were me, I would call immediately. If it is nothing, there is no harm...
Call you doctor now........pronto he should have an emergency number and will tell you what to do............call Now............don't wait........... Mika...
It's the same eye. It's been through the wringer. Three surgeries in three months and now in a holding pattern with the silicone oil. I have the doctor's...
Let us know what's going on.............and like the doc said call and ask. Even for me being a nurse I still freak out when its my body...........its better...
Yes, please do keep us informed. How insecure it must be to have three surgeries in such a short time, with things still touch and go. At this point, have...
I saw the doctor this afternoon. My pressure is up. I just got off Alphagan on Friday, so I'll go back on for a while. I think I'm going to end up with a 4th...
You Had better get a second opnion right away from a well qualified retina specialist , who is not a part of the medical facility that your current doc is...
Four surgical procedures in three months! - no one is encouraging doctor shopping, but this is your eye. Please let someone else look at your eye. It is true...
Sorry. I wasn't clear. I had the first three surgeries in three months, about six weeks apart. It's been over two months since the last surgery. All total,...
I have not ever had buckles (either eye) because surgeon said my eyeball was long front to back and the buckle was not good for that eye shape (would squeeze...
Kathleen, I was hoping someone more knowledgeable than I would answer, but I just want to tell you what I think. As near as I can tell, there is no "normal"...
John, I can offer you my experience with removal of the oil ... In July I had the oil removed after having it in since Dec. 06. The Dr. wanted until he said...
Just saw my retinal doc this am......he has been treating me for cystoid macular edema....... drops for weeks then a kenolog injection and today he said it not...
I would get a second opinion and if possible get it at a teaching hospital. Since this is not an emergency you have time to consider your options. Debby rd...
Debbie, Sounds like the same problems that I had with my buckle and sponge. My buckle was removed after about 4 months, because it was causing more trouble...
I thought I recognized your name. I was a member of this group then too. I had my surgery Dec 5, 2000 so just about a month before yours. Debby rd both eyes ...
Mine made it 18 years before the removal. I had been having problems for a year or so but just thought it was protein buildup on my contacts or allergies. ...
Yeah, we "old-timers" need to be here to help calm the newbies... :-) I haven't had a lot of time to be here, but I still check in now and then... My eyes have...
... It is most encouraging to hear such success stories! The majority of RD repairs probably go well. This anecdote supports what some of our doctors have...
Hi, I will add my two cents worth here too. I had a retinal checkup yesterday for my right eye. It has now been two years since that one detached. As long...
... black ... The big question we all ask our surgeons is "when can I go back to a normal life?". At what point is the detached retina healed as well as it...
It is also that we become aware of the "new normal" A changed condition that we have to learn to cope with. I cried off and on for 2 years at the beginning....
