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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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    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.

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

     

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

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

    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.

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

    Wishing you a quick recovery and healing. It must be hard to be prone all the time.

     

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