Detached Retina

[janet88]

We have been taking cabs, esp since it’s so convenient with taxi stands right at the door step. The next appt to see the doctor is 2 weeks later and after that will need to get a new pair of specs done because his eye degree has changed.


Muffins,
Have you seen the doctor yet ?

[Muffins]

No, going to book an appointment soon. Any good doctors to recommend, Janet?

[schweppes]

Muffins:

No, going to book an appointment soon. Any good doctors to recommend, Janet?

Could it be conjunctivitis? (red eyes?) You can go to the GP first as u don't want to delay seeing a doctor. Alternatively, you can wait for Janet's recommendation.

Take care :celebrate:

[janet88]

Muffins,

Why don't you see a GP first? GP can make correct recommendation.

My upper left eye lid is a little swollen but I just took some medication for swelling first...if doesn't work, will see doctor later. Sian.

[MMM]

Hi,


I woke up with a eye condiiton yesterday morning and was trying to find this posting.

I am not sure if I had "scratched" my eye accidentally when I was sleeping against the sheet,etc… My eyesight feels normal in sheltered area but when I am under the sun (in bright area), it started to feel blur and become teary. Wonder what’s wrong. I bought those antiseptic eye drop and gel to use. Couldn’t get to a doc since it’s sunday.

This morning, I felt that it’s sort of a strain to use the computer as well. I thought I read a earlier posting on cornea detachment and that was scary… Am thinking if I should go to GP but the thought of going under the sun deters me.

[hquek]

My sis had retina detachment, she had no clue until her appointment with an optometrist who told her to go see eye doctor immediately during a routine check.


I would say don’t go to GP - unless it’s experienced/trusted type cos they are not specialising in eyes. Then again i could be wrong.

I went to SNEC after my sis’ experience (surgery, months of leave cos she couldn’t strain her eyes) and found out I had a slight tear. Laser treatment to close up the gap, lucky it didn’t get worse/recur…but I try to do regular checks.

Those with floaters…don’t worry excessively, but get it checked if you are worried.

Based on what I hear, there are absolutely no symptoms until it gets a bit late…not watery/blurry…but if you see like blackness descending on your eyes…go IMMEDIATELY to A&E. else, make an appointment with SNEC/other trusted eye doctors.

[TTLauPeh]

For everyone's info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coats%27_disease (also called Coates' Disease).


Affects mostly boys. One early warning sign is yellow-eye in flash photography so take close-up 'look into camera' photos of your kids once in a while with flash on and the red-eye correction feature turned off.

[MMM]

Muffins:

No, going to book an appointment soon. Any good doctors to recommend, Janet?

Muffins,

Pls don't delay any eye treatment.

I just posted on some eye discomfort this morning. I went to see a GP during lunch and he said that I've eye ulcer..... He said probably due to long term contact lens. I've been a lens user for 20 years but nothing happened so far. He can't do anything for me except to refer me to the specialist. He said I must do it today and not delay anymore.

I went to Raffles Hospital and was attended to this afternoon. Apparently there was a plastic on my cornea. The doc removed it for me on the spot. Feeling some discomfort now but he said it should be better by tomorrow.

It caused me alot of anxiety and discomfort. Eyes are very important and cannot be replace so see a docter soon and don't delay. He will be the best person to advise not us the forumners.

[autumnbronze]

MMM:

I just posted on some eye discomfort this morning. I went to see a GP during lunch and he said that I've eye ulcer..... He said probably due to long term contact lens. I've been a lens user for 20 years but nothing happened so far. He can't do anything for me except to refer me to the specialist. He said I must do it today and not delay anymore.


I went to Raffles Hospital and was attended to this afternoon. Apparently there was a plastic on my cornea. The doc removed it for me on the spot. Feeling some discomfort now but he said it should be better by tomorrow.

MMM,

I hope your eye recovers soon.

I have had the experience of lens tearing in my eye and it has caused me much stress while removing the torn pieces.

[MMM]

lovekidsverymuch:

Lucky u... u went on time!! hope u recover soon!!

Thanks.

Autumnbronze,

The wierdest thing is, my contact lens are intact. I did the inspection when I am back. I am wearing those monthly disposable lens. I suspect that I could have gotten it from my bed while sleeping. As I woke up feeling that I've scratched my eye ball.

But was most happy to get it out though still having blur vision on one eye now. Hope that tomorrow is back to normal. I was soooo worried that the condition is worst that I could ever imagine. Can't imagine having to wear specs for the rest of my life :roll: Also... think it's a wake up call to seriously consider if I should go for lasik.

Anyone done that and has someone good to recommend???