01-24-18, 12:07 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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When my vitreous detached I had a lot of symptoms that mimicked a detached retina - light flashes, tons of new floaters, etc. When the same thing happened to DH, he didn't have symptoms that were as dramatic as mine, but slowly over time he noticed he was losing his field of vision - turns out his retina detached when the vitreous pulled away and mine didn't. After being examined by a retina specialist - it was determined that my DH had thin spots in his retina which made him more prone to a tear/detachment. I guess the bottom line - if you notice anything different about your vision, even if it seems minor - get it checked out ASAP. Donna |
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01-24-18, 02:12 PM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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01-25-18, 07:26 AM | |
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Location: Houston
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I think I went in to my optometrist three or four times last year because of flashes. No detached retina but he was happy I came in when I did. He told me to not make an appointment but go in and wait each time it happened. The flashes have stopped. I still have floaters now and then. Its an age thing.
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01-29-18, 06:38 PM | ||
Join Date: Dec 2002
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The only treatment is to pump silicone oil in the eye which is very risky. I suppose if your vision is totally gone then it would be worth trying.
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01-29-18, 06:45 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
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If your floaters have gotten worse, I would go back to the ophthalmologist, because it is possible for a detached vitreous to turn into a detached retina. I barely notice mine at all, but if anything takes a turn for the worse, I'll be right back there at the doctor's office.
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01-30-18, 07:12 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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detached retina, eye problem, floaters, pvd, retina |
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