<![CDATA[Detached Retina]]>This year, I didn't have to go in-law's place as hubby just had eye operation (2 days b4 CNY) and so can't drive. We stayed at home and it was so shiok to avoid all the sickening drama. :rahrah:

However, I had to put up with the crap over hubby's condition.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/9006/detached-retinaRSS for NodeTue, 05 May 2026 12:17:31 GMTFri, 19 Feb 2010 10:48:36 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:30:30 GMT]]>I sure hope so…not only that, hope his retina stays put for good and also his right eye can recover with laser too. The past 1 month has been busy busy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/142713https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/142713Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:30:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:28:23 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
Gas bubble is to push the retina back into original place...catarat is the blurring of the natural lens. Sorry, that's about all I know.

It's been a tough 3 weeks since the op...still worried about his vision now.
Oh, thanks. Hope your husband gets better soon! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/142710https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/142710Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:28:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:24:51 GMT]]>

TTLauPeh:
Hi, Janet. Was reading my 'food as cures' book and it said Chinese Wolfberry is good for the retina. It's a common ingredient in Chinese food so I suppose there's no harm in your hubby having more of it. Take care.

Will get hubby to eat more of that when I boil soup.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/142703https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/142703Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:24:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:21:48 GMT]]>Hi, Janet. Was reading my ‘food as cures’ book and it said Chinese Wolfberry is good for the retina. It’s a common ingredient in Chinese food so I suppose there’s no harm in your hubby having more of it. Take care.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/141026https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/141026Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:21:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:50 GMT]]>Gas bubble is to push the retina back into original place…catarat is the blurring of the natural lens. Sorry, that’s about all I know.

It’s been a tough 3 weeks since the op…still worried about his vision now.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140599https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140599Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:17:24 GMT]]>Hi Janet, this is a little :offtopic: but I would like to know what the difference is between a gas bubble and a cataract. TIA. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140583https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140583Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:17:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:35:45 GMT]]>My hubby had a new pair of glasses made because of his higher degree sight after the op. The gas bubble in the eye has gone, and a catarat has formed instead. The optician mentioned something about wearing contact lens later bcos there will be a time his eye sight will be very uneven - 700 degrees (right eye) and 0 degree in left eye (eye which had retina detachment).


Can anyone advise what else to expect please ? Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140565https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140565Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:35:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:03:03 GMT]]>

mathsparks:
janet_lee88:

Ladies,

If you've been on contact lens, do take extra precaution. I used to wear contact lens but stopped after 2 years because my eyes are very dry...besides I feel more tired wearing it. Glasses not very comfortable but safer. Fortunately hubby stopped contact lens too.

Muffin,
My neighbour told me she and her hubby go to Dr Gerald Chua for surgery. My hubby is under Dr Doric Wong at SNEC.

hi janet,
I've been wearing contact lenses since my JC days. Everythg's fine so far. *touch wood*

But when I take the flu tablet for too many days (to help me sleep), my eyes do feel very dry. So , for me it's either insomnia or uncomfy eyes the next day. 😞

Muffin,
Do get your appt soonest. Take care!

Yes. Will plan an appointment VERY soon! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133824https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133824Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:03:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:02:13 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
Ladies,

If you've been on contact lens, do take extra precaution. I used to wear contact lens but stopped after 2 years because my eyes are very dry...besides I feel more tired wearing it. Glasses not very comfortable but safer. Fortunately hubby stopped contact lens too.

Muffin,
My neighbour told me she and her hubby go to Dr Gerald Chua for surgery. My hubby is under Dr Doric Wong at SNEC.
hi janet,
I've been wearing contact lenses since my JC days. Everythg's fine so far. *touch wood*

But when I take the flu tablet for too many days (to help me sleep), my eyes do feel very dry. So , for me it's either insomnia or uncomfy eyes the next day. 😞

Muffin,
Do get your appt soonest. Take care!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133822https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133822Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:02:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:05:47 GMT]]>Ok, thanks for all the help, you guys. :grphug:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133715https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133715Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:05:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:40:44 GMT]]>Ladies,

If you’ve been on contact lens, do take extra precaution. I used to wear contact lens but stopped after 2 years because my eyes are very dry…besides I feel more tired wearing it. Glasses not very comfortable but safer. Fortunately hubby stopped contact lens too.

Muffin,
My neighbour told me she and her hubby go to Dr Gerald Chua for surgery. My hubby is under Dr Doric Wong at SNEC.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133654https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133654Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:40:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:55 GMT]]>

MMM:



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???
MMM, you can refer to this link:


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7263&start=0


It seems that Dr Jerry Tan is highly recommended but v exp. But he is v v thorough and is v strict abt follow-up treatment.

Most prob I will go to him.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133618https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133618Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:59:11 GMT]]>

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???

That was one of the reason why I went for lasik as well. Plus in the long run more cost effective as I was on daily disposables.

Had eye infection oso and ulcers on the eyelid before too when on contacts.

I went to LSC. Tough myopia totally corrected but estig still there and night vision is compromised by starburst effects. But still dun regret doing lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133615https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133615Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:59:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:50:52 GMT]]>

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???

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133606https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133606Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:50:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:42:19 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133602https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133602Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:42:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:41:04 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133522https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133522Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:41:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:49:00 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133244https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133244Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:49:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:21:41 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133175https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133175Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:21:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:09:14 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133154https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133154Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:09:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:57:12 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133133https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/133133Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:57:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:45:15 GMT]]>

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:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/132765https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/132765Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:45:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:42:03 GMT]]>No, going to book an appointment soon. Any good doctors to recommend, Janet?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/132654https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/132654Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:42:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:20:26 GMT]]>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 ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/132593https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/132593Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:20:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Detached Retina on Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:53:52 GMT]]>Take cabs then.


I stayed almost a week in SGH but other than welding the torn bits of the retina, the docs couldn’t do much more with the technology and meds available then. Was able to read with both eyes and took my O Levels just after my hospital stay. My parents took me to the Chinese sinseh (he’s passed away, BTW) after that and I’ve had no further eye treatment after that other than for myopia (150 only in left eye) and middle-age longsightedness.

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