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Slow degradation of my vision. Seeing a retina specialist
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Jan 19 10:38am | Replies (154)Comment receiving replies
Thank you, @bonitav. I am a 'regular' at the retina specialist. I've been going for 4 or 5 years. I have had a good response to the injections. After getting rounds of monthly injections pretty regularly, I'm finally stable. Last injection was in Dec. 2015! I still have to keep appointments every 3 - 4 months.
Thanks for your concern about me.
My vision in my right (affected) eye is like looking thru a donut or cheerio. ie there is a donut shaped dark spot, and I can see thru center or around outside. Weird, but apparently my left eye has learned to compensate for that.
I hope your followup goes well.
Rosemary
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@bonitav, I was seeing flashing lights when I closed my eyes. My PCP sent me to ophthalmologist, ophthalmologist sent me to retina specialist. This all happened in a 3 day span of time. The retina specialist said that there was blood seeping from a small (branch) vein. My condition is called retinal vein occlusion. I have been on repeated series of the injections to 'mop up the seepage' and reduce the inflammation. He is very pleased with my response to the injection medication. Now he continues to monitor my eye. He will begin injections again if I need them. HE/and his partners think that my cause is because of the way my veins are pressed against each other. I also take eye drops to reduce eye pressure.
Rosemary
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Glad you have a retina specialist @rosemarya. Does the dr have a diagnosis for the right eye issue? I have mild onset of macular degeneration in one eye and take AREDS2 vision vitamins which have been clinically tested by Bausch and Lomb (think I spelled that right). Just so many things with my health but I manage to juggle appointments rather well. Hope you don't have as many docs as I do.. 🙂 My best to you! Bonnie.