Thank you for sharing your story. I live in the EU. The doctor said I was too young for this procedure and could develop inflammation. He is well-respected nationwide, but he didn’t know that this procedure is also an option for patients who have undergone iridotomy. By the way, I researched online and found that basic tattooing (not the one available in NC) has poor outcomes. Which one do you have? Does that still work? Because like normal tatoo this can fade away after several years.
Recent update on my difficult days: I was examined by a highly reputable doctor, but he said there’s nothing he can do about my condition. When I mentioned options I had heard of, like corneal tattooing or sutures, he didn’t recommend them. Since my quality of life has decreased, and I have to live with this, I am considering moving forward with a lawsuit.
Skysoarer. Are you in the USA? I had a corneal tattoo done somewhere between 7 to 10 years ago. It is late and I am tired and I quickly read this , but I think I had it done for the same reason you did.
Recent update on my difficult days: I was examined by a highly reputable doctor, but he said there’s nothing he can do about my condition. When I mentioned options I had heard of, like corneal tattooing or sutures, he didn’t recommend them. Since my quality of life has decreased, and I have to live with this, I am considering moving forward with a lawsuit.
I have been advised by my ophthalmologist to have a YAG Laser Iridotomy, I am having concerns about this procedure, basically the after effects and or the pain during the procedure, If anyone out there have had this procedure done will you kindly share your experience and after affects. Thank you in advance.
i’ve had two of those procedures—-PAINLESSLY. After the first, i had an ocular migraine for 24–48 hours. After the second, i was given preservative free steroid eye drops —and had no problems, My vision improved almost immediately after each procedure
What is the size of your hole and where was it placed? Mine is very tiny, hardly visible to the naked eye. Nonetheless, I have been experiencing vision problems, as mentioned in my previous comments. I've only had 3 or 4 shots, which were painful but tolerable. Recently, I tried special colored contact lenses, which improved my vision in one aspect. However, the doctor advised against them due to my dry eyes. I'm seriously considering closing my holes and relocating them.
Hmmm. I had an LPI on my right eye a couple of weeks ago. It took 117 zaps and my doctors who IS a specialist said that was on the high end. It ended up closing up due to inflammation but I only needed about 10 total during the revision. 300+ sounds like them may not have used the right kind of laser (YAG) or properly aimed for a weak part of the iris.
What is the size of your hole and where was it placed? Mine is very tiny, hardly visible to the naked eye. Nonetheless, I have been experiencing vision problems, as mentioned in my previous comments. I've only had 3 or 4 shots, which were painful but tolerable. Recently, I tried special colored contact lenses, which improved my vision in one aspect. However, the doctor advised against them due to my dry eyes. I'm seriously considering closing my holes and relocating them.
Did the opthalmologist ever talk to you about lense replacement instead of LPI? Just curious, since this is what I will have done if heaven forbid I have any problems.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thank you for sharing.
My cataracts is mild and doesn't affect my vision. Basically, no reputable surgeon will do this for someone young with mild age-related slowly progressing cataracts. Lens replacement is much more invasive and risky compared to LPI. I just had my revision surgery (which is rare but DOES happen). My hole is now bigger and the doctor says it will NOT close again, but I'm on an aggressive anti-inflammation routine to make sure.
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Thank you for sharing your story. I live in the EU. The doctor said I was too young for this procedure and could develop inflammation. He is well-respected nationwide, but he didn’t know that this procedure is also an option for patients who have undergone iridotomy. By the way, I researched online and found that basic tattooing (not the one available in NC) has poor outcomes. Which one do you have? Does that still work? Because like normal tatoo this can fade away after several years.
Skysoarer. Are you in the USA? I had a corneal tattoo done somewhere between 7 to 10 years ago. It is late and I am tired and I quickly read this , but I think I had it done for the same reason you did.
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Recent update on my difficult days: I was examined by a highly reputable doctor, but he said there’s nothing he can do about my condition. When I mentioned options I had heard of, like corneal tattooing or sutures, he didn’t recommend them. Since my quality of life has decreased, and I have to live with this, I am considering moving forward with a lawsuit.
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1 ReactionDid your doctor tell you why no steroid eye drops?
Sorry to hear about the pain after the iridotomies.
My doctor did not give me steroid eye drops.
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1 ReactionNone of that, just pain in both eyes a month after the iridotomies.
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My hole is about 1mm and it was placed in the 9/8:30 position.
What is the size of your hole and where was it placed? Mine is very tiny, hardly visible to the naked eye. Nonetheless, I have been experiencing vision problems, as mentioned in my previous comments. I've only had 3 or 4 shots, which were painful but tolerable. Recently, I tried special colored contact lenses, which improved my vision in one aspect. However, the doctor advised against them due to my dry eyes. I'm seriously considering closing my holes and relocating them.
My cataracts is mild and doesn't affect my vision. Basically, no reputable surgeon will do this for someone young with mild age-related slowly progressing cataracts. Lens replacement is much more invasive and risky compared to LPI. I just had my revision surgery (which is rare but DOES happen). My hole is now bigger and the doctor says it will NOT close again, but I'm on an aggressive anti-inflammation routine to make sure.