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Detached Retina Surgey
Posted on 5/21/23 at 4:25 am
Posted on 5/21/23 at 4:25 am
Spontaneous detachment happened Friday. On my way to surgery.
Anyone had this? What was recovery time and difficulty?
Anyone had this? What was recovery time and difficulty?
Posted on 5/21/23 at 4:44 am to Barrister
My husband did. All I can remember is he was unable to lift anything over 15 pounds for a couple of months. Might have had to wear a patch for a day or two? And use antibiotic drops.
You'll be alright. Just do what they tell you to do. Blindness would suck. Good luck.
You'll be alright. Just do what they tell you to do. Blindness would suck. Good luck.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 4:52 am to Barrister
My sister did in high school. I cant really remember how long she was recovering. But if she can do it you'll be ok
Posted on 5/21/23 at 7:28 am to Barrister
A close friend had the surgery a few years ago. Follow all post op instructions carefully. I hope it goes well for you.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 7:41 am to LRB1967
Anyone elses eye start feeling weird after reading this thread?
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:14 am to BlueRunner
I’ve had the surgery. Hopefully, you caught it before it completely detached like mine.
Had to lay face down for like about 10 days while it healed. They fuse the retina back to the eye with laser and they injected gas behind my eye to help hold things together while it heals.
Mine happened in Paris and I could have elected to have the surgery there but chose to fly home and have surgery here. My eye never went back to 100%, have a couple blind spots but 95% of my field of vision. Unfortunately, not correctable with glasses so I can’t see that well out of that eye.
I would have had to stayed in a hotel in Paris with my daughter for a month because you can’t fly after the surgery and she would have had to go out and find food, do laundry.
Hopefully, yours was operated on quickly enough and you have a better outcome.
Had to lay face down for like about 10 days while it healed. They fuse the retina back to the eye with laser and they injected gas behind my eye to help hold things together while it heals.
Mine happened in Paris and I could have elected to have the surgery there but chose to fly home and have surgery here. My eye never went back to 100%, have a couple blind spots but 95% of my field of vision. Unfortunately, not correctable with glasses so I can’t see that well out of that eye.
I would have had to stayed in a hotel in Paris with my daughter for a month because you can’t fly after the surgery and she would have had to go out and find food, do laundry.
Hopefully, yours was operated on quickly enough and you have a better outcome.
This post was edited on 5/21/23 at 8:24 am
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:33 am to Barrister
I had this about 3 years ago. I had the surgery and had to lay on my back for a week or two. I had complications where the pressure in my eye was very high after surgery and had to go the the doctor's office every day and draw fluid out to reduce the pressure. About a week later had another surgery and had to lay face down for a week. I ended up completely blind in that eye. They say that is very rare and I'm sure you will be fine as most people are after surgery. My case is very unusual and the high pressure destroyed my eye. You'll be fine. Good luck!
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:39 am to ChenierauTigre
quote:Try to detach it around mid September to kill two birds with one rock.
Might have had to wear a patch for a day or two?
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:45 am to labguy
quote:
I had complications where the pressure in my eye was very high after surgery and had to go the the doctor's office every day and draw fluid out to reduce the pressure
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:47 am to soccerfüt
I forget, had to put antibiotic drops in every day, multiple times a day. And wear a padded metal guard over my eye while I slept for protection.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:52 am to AlumneyeJ93
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wear a padded metal guard over my eye while I slept for protection
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:57 am to BlueRunner
Thanks for the humor Blue. It was neither manly or badass like a pirate.
This post was edited on 5/21/23 at 8:58 am
Posted on 5/21/23 at 9:25 am to Barrister
quote:
Anyone had this?
Sugar Ray Leonard.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 10:08 am to Barrister
This exact thing happened to me in 2009.
Your recovery experience will depend a lot on the location of the detachment.
IMX, the procedure was like this (all instruments used are very small):
-- A tiny (<= 1 mm) slit is made in the side of the eyeball, below the edge of the cornea
-- A tiny instrument (essentially a vacuum cleaner) is inserted, and the vitreous humor -- jocularly called the “jellyball” -- is sucked out. The eyeball is then re-inflated
-- Other instruments are used to manipulate the retina back into place against the inside curvature of the eyeball. This is a difficult and extremely delicate thing to do -- the retina is a single layer of cells, and it has the consistency of wet toilet paper. There must be not even the slightest wrinkle in the retina, and there must be absolutely no damage to any retina cell
-- Once the retina is back in place, a laser is inserted, and is used to make tiny burns, everywhere they are needed. When the burns (eventually) heal, they leave scars -- essentially spot-welds -- that hold the retina in place.
-- The eyeball is re-inflated, using (at the doc’s option) air or silicone oil
-- For two weeks post-op, you will be required to maintain your eyeball at a 90-degree angle to the ground -- you must always be looking straight down. In actual practice, you will be required to spend two weeks lying prone, with your face on a special pillow provided for this purpose. You will be allowed out of bed for 15 minutes, 4 X per day, for eating and bathroom breaks.
Failure to follow this regimen can result in re-detachment of the retina.
-- You will be prohibited from any reading, and from viewing any video screen, for [approximately] 4-6 weeks. The reason for this is that reading, or viewing video -- or even still images -- involves extremely tiny but jerky eyeball movements, and these can interfere with your retinal spot-welds, and possibly even cause them to fail.
-- You will be prescribed at least two, and possibly three, different eye drops, and a pretty rigid schedule for each.
-- One of these medications may contain -- forgive me if I spell it incorrectly -- Prednisolone. This is to combat post-op inflammation. WARNING: This medication is metabolized very slowly, and can, in some cases, induce nearly uncontrollable hyperphagia (abnormal desire to eat). IMX, it is easy to control, as long as you have been forewarned.
-- If your doc chose to use silicone oil (instead of air) to re-inflate your eyeball after the laser, then approximately 3 months post-op, the oil will be replaced with saline.
ATTENTION: My surgery was fourteen years ago. It is probable (but not necessarily certain) that protocols, both surgical and post-op, have changed / improved by now. As always, YMMV.
I wish you luck.
Your recovery experience will depend a lot on the location of the detachment.
IMX, the procedure was like this (all instruments used are very small):
-- A tiny (<= 1 mm) slit is made in the side of the eyeball, below the edge of the cornea
-- A tiny instrument (essentially a vacuum cleaner) is inserted, and the vitreous humor -- jocularly called the “jellyball” -- is sucked out. The eyeball is then re-inflated
-- Other instruments are used to manipulate the retina back into place against the inside curvature of the eyeball. This is a difficult and extremely delicate thing to do -- the retina is a single layer of cells, and it has the consistency of wet toilet paper. There must be not even the slightest wrinkle in the retina, and there must be absolutely no damage to any retina cell
-- Once the retina is back in place, a laser is inserted, and is used to make tiny burns, everywhere they are needed. When the burns (eventually) heal, they leave scars -- essentially spot-welds -- that hold the retina in place.
-- The eyeball is re-inflated, using (at the doc’s option) air or silicone oil
-- For two weeks post-op, you will be required to maintain your eyeball at a 90-degree angle to the ground -- you must always be looking straight down. In actual practice, you will be required to spend two weeks lying prone, with your face on a special pillow provided for this purpose. You will be allowed out of bed for 15 minutes, 4 X per day, for eating and bathroom breaks.
Failure to follow this regimen can result in re-detachment of the retina.
-- You will be prohibited from any reading, and from viewing any video screen, for [approximately] 4-6 weeks. The reason for this is that reading, or viewing video -- or even still images -- involves extremely tiny but jerky eyeball movements, and these can interfere with your retinal spot-welds, and possibly even cause them to fail.
-- You will be prescribed at least two, and possibly three, different eye drops, and a pretty rigid schedule for each.
-- One of these medications may contain -- forgive me if I spell it incorrectly -- Prednisolone. This is to combat post-op inflammation. WARNING: This medication is metabolized very slowly, and can, in some cases, induce nearly uncontrollable hyperphagia (abnormal desire to eat). IMX, it is easy to control, as long as you have been forewarned.
-- If your doc chose to use silicone oil (instead of air) to re-inflate your eyeball after the laser, then approximately 3 months post-op, the oil will be replaced with saline.
ATTENTION: My surgery was fourteen years ago. It is probable (but not necessarily certain) that protocols, both surgical and post-op, have changed / improved by now. As always, YMMV.
I wish you luck.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 6:35 pm to OSchoenauer
I had a complete detachment a few years ago. I did not have the flashes or floaters that foretell most detachments. Just an area of blurred vision that grew over time that I stupidly ignored. Still no idea what caused it other than nearsightedness and LASIK which made it more likely.
Did two weeks face down. Was the longest 2 weeks of my life. Make sure you rent the massage chair and massage attachment that fits under the mattress. They also make a specialized pillow. As noted above compliance is key.
I was not screen restricted so I used a tablet. I binged multiple series and listened to podcast and audiobooks. Hopefully you can do the same.
My gas bubble stuck around for longer than the expected (usually 6 weeks for my level) ended up being 2.5 months which cost me a trip as you can’t fly.
Vision partially recovered but knew going in that the severity would likely yield that outcome. I ended up having cataract surgery recently to try for some improvement but it was not very successful. Luckily it was not my dominant eye. Hardly notice anymore except my peripheral vision in that eye sucks.
Did two weeks face down. Was the longest 2 weeks of my life. Make sure you rent the massage chair and massage attachment that fits under the mattress. They also make a specialized pillow. As noted above compliance is key.
I was not screen restricted so I used a tablet. I binged multiple series and listened to podcast and audiobooks. Hopefully you can do the same.
My gas bubble stuck around for longer than the expected (usually 6 weeks for my level) ended up being 2.5 months which cost me a trip as you can’t fly.
Vision partially recovered but knew going in that the severity would likely yield that outcome. I ended up having cataract surgery recently to try for some improvement but it was not very successful. Luckily it was not my dominant eye. Hardly notice anymore except my peripheral vision in that eye sucks.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 7:05 pm to Barrister
Yes. It does not hurt. You stay awake and see lots of weird shite during surgery. My vision is much improved but the flashes from the detachment scared the frick outta me at first.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 7:21 pm to Barrister
Had procedure done at LSU eye center in NO 30 years ago.
Same bldg as University Hospital, teaching hospital.
If I had a dollar for every student who examined me pre op with that big marble looking lens they carried in the pocket of their lab coat. . .
Released next day. Before release in a room with about 20 interns, resident etc. Female surgeon, I think dept. head enters and others parted like the Red Sea. She actually tossed her coat to one of the underlings.. Asked, after telling me everything good, if her students could examine me. All good.
Laser treatments post op to "weld" the retina back in place. Everything still good.
Do everything they say post op.
Same bldg as University Hospital, teaching hospital.
If I had a dollar for every student who examined me pre op with that big marble looking lens they carried in the pocket of their lab coat. . .
Released next day. Before release in a room with about 20 interns, resident etc. Female surgeon, I think dept. head enters and others parted like the Red Sea. She actually tossed her coat to one of the underlings.. Asked, after telling me everything good, if her students could examine me. All good.
Laser treatments post op to "weld" the retina back in place. Everything still good.
Do everything they say post op.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 7:34 pm to Barrister
I had it years ago and the surgery was easy but the recovery process was something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy! I slept face down on a massage table for days and had to walk face down because of the gas bubble that was injected to ensure the stayed reattached as it healed. My sister had to lead me to the bathroom, etc because of having to walk with my head down. I also wore a shield over my eye to keep me from rubbing it. I forget how long it was before I could shave and shower / take a bath.
I pray everything goes well and you have a speedy recovery!
I pray everything goes well and you have a speedy recovery!
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:24 pm to Barrister
Happened to my dad when he was in college. Had his eyes wrapped up for six months - both of them wrapped so he wouldn't strain the damaged eye while it was healing by searching all over with his good eye.
Now, consider that was in 1950. I think things have improved significantly since then though. Judging by others' remarks it sounds like you should have a pretty fast and complete recovery.
Hope all goes well.
Now, consider that was in 1950. I think things have improved significantly since then though. Judging by others' remarks it sounds like you should have a pretty fast and complete recovery.
Hope all goes well.
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