... weeks was unusually quick, and has remained stable since then, and probably won't improve much by refraction corrective lenses, as it is due to the damage to the retina that is preventing any further improvement, the optical apparatus of lens is just fine. ... (4 replies)
... the rate of recovery and the final state of vision can be different in both cases. I had Stage 1 macular detachment, and I am still recovering after 6.5 weeks. ... (67 replies)
... it would be inadvised to detach the retina and try again. This way I'm getting that 3rd chance at a flat retina without having to take a gamble and go for an otherwise unneeded procedure. ... (67 replies)
... it would be inadvised to detach the retina and try again. This way I'm getting that 3rd chance at a flat retina without having to take a gamble and go for an otherwise unneeded procedure. ... (67 replies)
... I had the saline solution and the doc says that the vitrous is starting to come back nicely. Your body returns the saline solution to the original vitreous. That is good.
my operation was in March and I am also diabetic. It has taken this long to heal for me. My eye actually feels much better now. Before I could feel a pulling sensation and my eyelid was pulled up on that eye... (4 replies)
... By the way, I had my right retina detach 4 times in less than 4 months. It's been doing fine ever since. ... (4 replies)
... Can I get some feedback from anyone that has recovered from a detached retina where a gas bubble was injected during the reattachment operation? ... (4 replies)
... This is a more in depth procedure but will secure the retina all round. I can still feel my buckle now, a year on, it's a feeling you get used to. ... (3 replies)
... and have never had any eye or head injuries. Last Thursday I was diagnosed with a chronic detached retina, meaning that the retina could have been detached for YEARS and iv had no symptoms up until recently! ... (3 replies)
... It is fortunate that you discovered your retina tear early and was able to have it repaired to prevent a retinal detachment. ... (3 replies)
... or cryotherapy to 'spot weld' the retina back down. ... (1 replies)
... Well, that's some good news! I am glad you got a piece of your sanity back by not being completely locked up in your invisible prison. :D Ok, let's try not to push your luck here, walking is great, but keep the running for later.
Logically, strength exercises should be ok, (really case dependent though) but if I were you (being extra paranoid about vision), I would... (5 replies)
... finitely an inopportune time to have both bronchitis and this injury happening simultaneously. I am sorry that my comment had you worried, it usually happens to retina with very new weak vessels, so it will be unlikely to happen to you, but it won't hurt to be cautious. ... (5 replies)
... I had detached retina surgery last Jan 10. ... (0 replies)
... or slowly. Did they have you do any eye exercises or therapy. I have read about the exercises and therapy but I do not know if the info I have is for my case of retina detachment. ... (4 replies)
... detached retina needs operation wonder what recovery time is due to work commitments (4 replies)
... d from swelling for at least a year so far. After cataract surgery she had to do it in the other eye. Ask for the woman doctor among the five at Retina Consultants. ... (27 replies)
... o male. I recently had surgery for retinal detachment in my right eye. Following the surgery, a few weeks later the retina was peeling off again and my surgeon inserted a gas bubble to maintain pressure. After this failed as well, I underwent a second surgery. ... (6 replies)
... I think the restrictions you mentioned are for the recovery period. I had a detached retina repaired and had those limitations in the beginning. I certainly wouldn't do any heavy lifting anyway, but jumping? ... (2 replies)
... I know just how you feel about hating to have anything done to the good eye. Mine's scheduled for 2 weeks after the first one, but we discussed that if I don't get good results on the first eye, I can change that date.
You've had your diabetes more than 20 yrs? Me too. Thanks for the reply and later on if I should have to have a vitrectomy to remove scar tissue and... (4 replies)
