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 22, 2019

In reply to @isaosunagatty "@rosemarya So lucky indeed! :) Wondering if you are taking supplements. I take ICaps, and they..." + (show)

@lioness, @isaosunagatty
I do not take vitamins for my vision. When I mentioned it early in my treatment, I was told that they were not going to have an effect on my condition. I might mention it again, just in case.
I have to be very cautious of taking anything that might interfere with my antirejection medications for my organ transplant.
I do have drops for pressure.

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jan 22, 2019

In reply to @isaosunagatty "@rosemarya Thanks for your message, I am getting used to the system :) I was lucky..." + (show)

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 22, 2019

In reply to @rosemarya "@lioness, @isaosunagatty I do not take vitamins for my vision. When I mentioned it early in..." + (show)

@rosemarya Absolutely Check with your Dr I use Perservision ARD vit-min 2 a day

isaosunagatty | @isaosunagatty | Jan 23, 2019

In reply to @rosemarya "@lioness, @isaosunagatty I do not take vitamins for my vision. When I mentioned it early in..." + (show)

@lioness @rosemarya Agreed! we are all different, it is always cautious to check. 🙂

isaosunagatty | @isaosunagatty | Jan 23, 2019

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@rosemarya Thanks very much for sending @alpaca 's link, Very inspiring! No ONE can resist ice cream with chocolate on top! 🙂

lioness | @lioness | Jan 23, 2019

In reply to @lioness "@rosemarya Absolutely Check with your Dr I use Perservision ARD vit-min 2 a day" + (show)

@isaosunagatty My Opthamalogist is the the one that told me to get Perservision I didn't know anything about it at the time but glad she did as my eyes haven't gotten any worse.

isaosunagatty | @isaosunagatty | Jan 24, 2019

In reply to @lioness "@isaosunagatty My Opthamalogist is the the one that told me to get Perservision I didn't know..." + (show)

@lioness I will look that one up, thanks!

lioness | @lioness | Jan 24, 2019

@isaosunagatty Ask your Dr about it to see if it's right for you

isaosunagatty | @isaosunagatty | Jan 24, 2019

In reply to @lioness "@isaosunagatty Ask your Dr about it to see if it's right for you" + (show)

@lioness will do - thanks!

isaosunagatty | @isaosunagatty | Jan 28, 2019

@bonitav Hi Bonita, I have had bleeding without detachment. There are a variety of reasons: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/vitreous-hemorrhage-diagnosis-treatment-2.
Good luck with your appointment, keep us posted 🙂