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I wasn't feeling right over the past weekend with headaches and blurred vision in my left eye. I have had migraines before so figured "This too shall pass" but on Tuesday I woke with no vision in my left eye. I went to ER and was sent to an ocular specialist who diagnosed a detached retina and referred me for surgery which I had on Wednesday due to not being NPO on Tuesday. Right now, I am basically blind in my left eye and time will tell how much vision I get back. I'm off work while I recover from surgery.

Hppy

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I cannot imagine the anxiety. I am so sorry you are going through this. 

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
3 minutes ago, Been there,done that said:

I cannot imagine the anxiety. I am so sorry you are going through this. 

Thanks it's a bit disconcerting to say the least.

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Trying to PM you. I also am having vision problems. Can you reach out to me?

 

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Sorry to hear this news.  Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia,PA top eye hospital  since 1832 if you need second opinion or surgery:

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Retinal Detachment - Wills Eye Hospital

Glad you could visit us and type.  Please take care, your too valued a member --advice greatly needed and appreciated.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Thanks for the referral bu I am in California and do trust my surgeon

 

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I can't stay on for long as They have me in a prone position to keep the retina in place as it heals but I get breaks to eat and bathroom etc....

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Planes do fly to Philly....  wishing you rapid healing.  Check in again when you can.. Will keep the light on for ya!

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Thanks and will consider if things don't improve. Flying is out for me due to the disk of increase intraocular pressure that might cause my eye to rupture.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

A train trip might be exciting adventure, would love to meet you in Philly..... sending healing thoughts.

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4 hours ago, hppygr8ful said:

I can't stay on for long as They have me in a prone position to keep the retina in place as it heals but I get breaks to eat and bathroom etc....

That must be so hard, and all in addition to the anxiety about your vision. I wish I could hug you and make it all go away. I'm asking God to heal you.

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So sorry to hear this . Sending healing and positive thoughts. 

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