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Post by beebee on Sept 29, 2017 1:57:57 GMT
I am being told I need this quickly. I don't have glaucoma but apparently my angle in my eye is very narrow and is now at a dangerous level. Does anyone want to share their experience? I am nervous.
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Post by scrapmaven on Sept 29, 2017 2:04:06 GMT
I don't have experience, but I wanted to offer you some support and my thoughts that surgery is easy and your problem is quickly fixed. I can tell you that people I know that have had ocular surger say it's super easy and sounds much worse than it is.
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Post by beebee on Sept 29, 2017 3:10:53 GMT
Thank you Scrapmaven!! I appreciate that!
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Post by KelleeM on Sept 29, 2017 8:45:56 GMT
I’ve not had that surgery but have had three surgeries on my eye following a traumatic injury. I had a ruptured globe, a detached retina and band kerotopothy. Eye surgery recovery wasn’t bad at all. Be sure to use any and all drops prescribed for as long as they’re prescribed. I wish you well!
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Sept 29, 2017 9:16:03 GMT
Yes, I had the surgery. I was very nervous but the surgery was very quick and painless with no recovery actually. I did have someone drive me home. No drops or anything needed afterwards. Good luck and glad it was caught in time.
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Post by gailoh on Sept 29, 2017 9:21:00 GMT
Wish you well...I have to go back for a glaucoma test soon...numbers were 22 and 24...hubby has it...glad in the medical world things are so much better then say 20 years ago...hugs
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Post by Scrapbrat on Sept 29, 2017 11:33:54 GMT
Yes, I had this surgery in 2015. Although there are different surgeries that you can have for this, exactly what they do depends on how bad the situation is. If you want to PM me, I am happy to answer any questions that you might have.
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Post by beebee on Sept 29, 2017 17:32:10 GMT
Thank you for the reassurance Kelleem!
Airforcemomof1 and Scrapbrat, did you end up with a line in your vision? I keep reading that this is a real possibility although the doctor did not seem concerned when I questioned him about it.
Thank you Gailoh! I sure hope your numbers go down and you don't have to do anything! I am glad treatment is available now as well but I still don't like the treatment. LOL! I am the worst patient ever.
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Post by wasil on Sept 29, 2017 18:03:12 GMT
I had laser surgery for this a couple years ago. I had both eyes done several days apart. The worst part was the gel they put into my eye and how it made my vision blurry for a couple hours afterward.
The procedure itself was completely painless. I don't recall having to use any eye drops afterwards.
I do see a slight shadow at the bottom of my field of vision when I am outside in bright sunlight without my sunglasses or regular glasses but I have to look for it. It really doesn't bother me.
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Post by gailoh on Sept 29, 2017 20:15:39 GMT
I am not going to be a great patient either if I have it...have the appointment now set for Tuesday at 4 eastern time...got the new glasses today and they are giving me a headache...
Hope all goes well for you,honey...
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Sept 29, 2017 20:35:14 GMT
Thank you for the reassurance Kelleem! Airforcemomof1 and Scrapbrat, did you end up with a line in your vision? I keep reading that this is a real possibility although the doctor did not seem concerned when I questioned him about it. Thank you Gailoh! I sure hope your numbers go down and you don't have to do anything! I am glad treatment is available now as well but I still don't like the treatment. LOL! I am the worst patient ever. No lines or anything with my vision. I had the surgery on both eyes same day. My vision was extremely blurry for a short while hence someone to drive me home. |
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Post by beebee on Sept 30, 2017 14:22:10 GMT
Wasil, I totally agree with you on the gel. They put some gel in my eye yesterday for some reason and it was so gross. It made my eye feel like it was oozing. Yuck. I wonder if it is going to be the same stuff for the surgery? I guess I will find out.
Thank you Gailoh!!
Airforcemomof1, Thank you. That makes me feel better.
Thank you for all the input! it is really helpful and has helped me calm a bit. The first eye is on Wednesday.
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