Greetings everyone! I had cryo done in Sept. and then a follow-up laser treatment in Oct. for a tear in the retina of my left eye. My vision in that eye has...
Bob, Education for the public is a good idea, cause I even went to an Emergency Room when I thought I was having a detachment and was misdiagnosed. Even for...
When my retinal detachment happened, I had no insurance. I checked myself into the nearest emergency room, They transfered me to the New York Eye Infirmary....
Hello guys, It has been a while since I posted here again. Recently I have been motivated to work out and do several fitness exercises. I'm 24 years old...
... Derek, My doctor allowed me to go back to heavy lifting, running and biking about 8 weeks after two surgeries. She says there is no evidence that ...
I have lattice degeneration (thin spots in the retinal periphery). I was not told about this diagnosis until my second detachment occurred (left eye)....
Get a second opinion. I've had a detachment (re-attached itself) and some tears (lasered). I train Krav Maga (full-contact self-defense) and I lift as heavy as...
I know there has been much discussion about this, but I was wondering if anyone else gets some flashes of light on occasion? Mine is actually a little off the...
Do you have an interocular lens (due to removal of cataract)? My dilated pupil was catching a light reflection from an off center IOL when I was in a certain...
I had a black spot that wasn't really troubling me that much but it I was told it was a retinal hole. They lasered it. Am I likely to have a full detachment...
Hi RD "Pals", I had my 3 week check up. The dr. said that everything looks okay. I do have a huge cataract which is going to need to get fixed. I can't...
Hello Aurora, Before my second surgery, I was seeing bright blue sparkly images as well as areas that looked like white hot rings that appeared to enlarge by...
Well here's the whole story. I had iritis in my left eye in October. I was starting to feel pain in that eye and I thought I was having another iritis attack...
Thanks for the reply and advices. I'm actually gonna go and get a second opinion tomorrow. I have decided that I cannot have my eye condition hinder to what I...
After my retinal hole was repaired I was told no weightlifting, running, bouncing around or straining for ONE WEEK. A lifetime prohibition would be a death...
Hello Everyone: I would sincerely appreciate a little feed back regarding an epiretinal peel to correct an epiretinal membrane (macular pucker / cellophane)...
... If you develop a cataract, it can be repaired, but cataract surgery stresses the retina. (Cataract surgery precipitated my DR). That is something you...
This following from ScientificAmerican.com has been sent to you by vytoland@.... ... Stay connected to the latest trends in science and technology with...
... Although I can't give advice on a peel, I can highly recommend Dr. Boyers in the LA area (many offices) as a retinal specialist. He's had 30 years...
Not all people with retinal problems have risk factors, just as not all people with risk factors have retinal problems. I can't say what the increase risk may...
Hi, From personal experience, I had a membranectomy this past Nov 15, and so far my vision is much improved. My RD was July of 06 so this was a little more...
... I heartily recommend the retinal surgeon, Tara Young. Larry I've made an appointment with Tara Young (who I see did her fellowship at Mass Eye & Ear) as I...
I recall seeing the list in print. However, I was wondering if anyone has rated clinics based on their retina specialists. Or does anyone have a list of the...
I had my retinal hole repaired at Bascom Palmer in Miami which is supposed to be number one in Florida. ... anyone has rated clinics based on their retina...
Hi all, I am preparing to schedule my second surgery to remove scar tissue that formed on my macula after my scleral buckle and retinal tear repair last March....
Hi Karen, I had considerable scar tissue after my scleral buckling and cryopexy in late October, so I had a vitrectomy with replacement using silicone oil in...
Hi all - 45 Y.O. Male. . 1. I had a detached retina on Sept 6, 2007 in my left eye 2. Schleral Buckle on Sept 9, 2007. 3. Re-detached on Nov 4th and had...
... Bill -- I went through the same sequence -- detached retina, failed scleral buckle then vitrectomy. My vision was stuck around 20/100 for about 6 months....
