Detached Retina Symptoms and Signs
If you suddenly notice spots, floaters and flashes of light, you may be experiencing the warning signs of a detached retina. Your vision might become blurry, or you might have poor vision. Another sign is seeing a shadow or a curtain descending from the top of the eye or across from the side.
These signs can occur gradually as the retina pulls away from the supportive tissue, or they may occur suddenly if the retina detaches immediately.
No pain is associated with retinal detachment. If you experience any of the signs, consult your eye doctor right away. Immediate treatment increases your odds of regaining lost vision.
These signs can occur gradually as the retina pulls away from the supportive tissue, or they may occur suddenly if the retina detaches immediately.
No pain is associated with retinal detachment. If you experience any of the signs, consult your eye doctor right away. Immediate treatment increases your odds of regaining lost vision.
Retina Detachment ~ My Personal Experience
Within hours I went from being virtually oblivious to retinal detachments, and their implications, to understanding that, while minimal, there was a chance I could soon be blind in my left eye!
Here's a diary of what transpired and my perspective on possibly managing and improving treatment for pain and fear ... so you don't have to feel the pain I did and the fear I saw another go through!
So far I have had one reattachment which did not hold and am now in the process of undergoing more intrusive surgery to attempt reattachment.
(This is a blog, so to start at the beginning, simply scroll to the end and read forward from there.)
You can contact me ... Mike ... at marandmike @ sympatico.ca
Here's a diary of what transpired and my perspective on possibly managing and improving treatment for pain and fear ... so you don't have to feel the pain I did and the fear I saw another go through!
So far I have had one reattachment which did not hold and am now in the process of undergoing more intrusive surgery to attempt reattachment.
(This is a blog, so to start at the beginning, simply scroll to the end and read forward from there.)
You can contact me ... Mike ... at marandmike @ sympatico.ca
Summary of My Operations
LEFT EYE
Jul 8, 2009 ... Pneumatic Retinopexy, (C3F8 Gas), Dr. Martin
Aug 6, 2009 ... Vitrectomy, (C3F8 Gas), Dr. Chaudhary
Sept 4, 2009 ... Vitrectomy, (C3F8 Gas, Buckle, Cataract: Lens replacement), Dr. Chaudhary
Oct 19, 2009 ... Vitrectomy, (Silicone Oil), Dr. Chaudhary
RIGHT EYE
Jul 24, 2009 ... Laser Surgery, Dr. Martin
Aug 1, 2009 ... Laser Surgery, Dr. Chaudhary
Jul 8, 2009 ... Pneumatic Retinopexy, (C3F8 Gas), Dr. Martin
Aug 6, 2009 ... Vitrectomy, (C3F8 Gas), Dr. Chaudhary
Sept 4, 2009 ... Vitrectomy, (C3F8 Gas, Buckle, Cataract: Lens replacement), Dr. Chaudhary
Oct 19, 2009 ... Vitrectomy, (Silicone Oil), Dr. Chaudhary
RIGHT EYE
Jul 24, 2009 ... Laser Surgery, Dr. Martin
Aug 1, 2009 ... Laser Surgery, Dr. Chaudhary
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- Thank You Doctor Martin and Marina!
- Update, July 24th, 2009
- Hardee Har Har!
- UPDATE: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 3:00 PM
- Update, July 21st, 2009
- Look at This American Propaganda!!!!
- Update: Friday, July 17th, 2009, 6:00 PM
- UPDATE: Friday, July 16, 2009, 3:00 PM
- Update, July 15th, 2009
- Image Update: July 13th, 2009, 5:00 PM
- Check Up, St. Joseph's Hospital, July 13th, 2009, ...
- The Gas in My Left Eye's Injected Gas Bubble
- Update, Sunday, July 12, 2009 - 4 PM
- Update: My Gas Bubble Today ~ Sunday, July 12th, 2009
- Much of the Redness Disappeared Overnight ~ Images...
- The Gas Bubble is Expanding Fast ~ Friday, July 10...
- UPDATE: Friday, July 10, 2009, Noon
- Update, Friday, July 10, 2009 - 7 AM
- My Eye at Midnight Tonight, July 9th, 2009, or Abo...
- Sight and Progress Notes, July 9th, 2009, 4:30 PM
- Mar's Update to Family and Friends, July 9th, 2009
- Glen Mullen, M.D.
- My Update to Family and Friends, July 9th, 2009
- First Followup with Doctor Martin, Thursday, July ...
- The Gas Bubble
- My Eye at 3AM, or About Nine Hours After Surgery
- My Eye at Approximately 11PM, or Five Hours After ...
- Mar's Post Op E-mail to Family and Friends
- The Operation: Pneumatic Retinopexy, Wednesday, Ju...
- Notes: July 7th, 2009
- Notes: Monday, July 6th, 2009
- Notes: July 4th to 5th, 2009
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