Slow degradation of my vision. Seeing a retina specialist

Posted by Bonita @bonitav, May 19, 2015

After a slow degradation of my vision, especially close as in computer usage, saw optician and after eye exam, received new lenses. Not much improvement, so I scheduled appointment with an ophthalmologist, who diagnosed very dry eyes, but with bleeding behind the retina in my left eye. Referred me to a retina specialist whom I see tomorrow. Any ideas what could be causing this other than retina detachment? About two years ago, had laser treatment for floaters. Wonder if this is related to that procedure. Can this also be related to a vascular problem? Thanks!

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jan 20, 2019

In reply to @isaosunagatty "@peach414144 Hi Peach, the same thing happened to me when I got my cataract surgery. The..." + (show)

isaosunagatty, Welcome to Connect. I am happy to meet you. You are fortunate to have a positive outcome. I am not familiar with what you have experienced with what you describe; I have not had cataract surgery (yet) My opthamalogist said that I will need it eventually.
Several of my friends have had catatact surgery and I have not heard them speak of any complications, so it is good for me to be aware and add it to my list of questions for him when the time does come.

My injection went well. It was a cloudy day, and I could see afterwards. I have only had 2 out of ordinary experiences after injection.
One time my eye pressure jumped afterwards, and drops were admisistered before I left the office to lower it. On another occasion, I rubbed my eye when I got home, and as the numbness wore off, I felt unusual burning pain in/on my eye. I called the doctor and he had me return to the office where he examined it and saw a scratch. I wore an eyepatch for 24 hrs.
My main physical discomfort is the burning with the drops before and afterwards. Sometimes I take a tylenol afterwards. I never thought of a stress ball! I do some deep breathing while waiting for the injection and this works well for me. My retina doctors are very good at the injections. I believe in one day at a time, as I am a transplant recipient. And for my eye condition, that is my mantra, too! One day or one visit at a time - my vision is worth a little discomfort.
How often do you get injections? Why do you get them?

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jan 20, 2019

In reply to @peach414144 "When doctor S. Hunt removed the cataract from my eye (or so he says) is when..." + (show)

Peach414144, I do care. I sure wish there was something that I could say or do that could help your condition.
My first thought is to ask you if you have someone who accompanies you to your appointment? It is good to have a second set of ears, and especially an extra voice to speak for you and with you about your diagnosis and treatment.
I also have a question for you. This is one that we struggled with concerning a family member. What kind of loss of vision care have your doctors offered to you? There are many assistive devices that can help to deal with loss of vision: lighting, magifycation devices, voiced news delivery, phones for visually impaired.....
Hugs to you.

lioness | @lioness | Jan 20, 2019

@peach414144 Im so sorry to hear about your vision didn't realize it was this bad .Have you contacted the Brielle Institute they have a wealth of information .They have audios of books that you can get and so much more I have information here in California but you may have them in your area A friend here bought magnifying glasses .