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Qutzupalotl

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6. My retina detached last year.

Tue Oct 3, 2023, 11:39 AM

Oct 2023

They did an emergency tack-down with a laser and inserted a gas bubble to help hold the retina in place for a few weeks. I was under orders to look downward most of the time.

But stupid me, I had to go up on my roof for maintenance, lost my footing, fell 13 feet onto my driveway, and fractured my hips and spine. Had to lie on my back for a few days, and they had to redo the eye surgery. This time it went down a little crooked, about 2 degrees rotated. Now I have double vision/strabismus and have to wear an eye patch. No more depth perception for me.

The moral of the story is, don't be stupid.

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Have detached both of mine unc70 Oct 2023 #1

Def. very nearsighted, I didn't know about cataract surgery. TC. appalachiablue Oct 2023 #3

Yeah, they sent me to retinal specialist before cataract surgery. For us 20/400 folks, cataract Silent Type Oct 2023 #7

I definitely need an eye exam. Haven't had one in 8 years or do. I'm 75. sinkingfeeling Oct 2023 #2

I hear you, I'm overdue and need to follow up.. appalachiablue Oct 2023 #4

I should probably schedule an appointment. Elessar Zappa Oct 2023 #5

My retina detached last year. Qutzupalotl Oct 2023 #6

Wow. Glad you are still with us. Silent Type Oct 2023 #8

I'm so sorry you went through this, take it easy & thanks for sharing your story.. appalachiablue Oct 2023 #9