My eye hospital appointment turned into a nightmare
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
September 21, 2016 4:39am CST
Yesterday I attended the eye hospital fully convinced that this appointment would be a formality and the process would finally be over. It did not take very long for the specialist the totally destroy that illusion.
After studying my eyes with numerous machines, he invited two colleagues to look at me and give their opinion. It appears that the eye is infected and that the pressure of the eye is extremely high. I have now been issued two sets of eyedrops to be taken for 4 weeks and then have another appointment.
One consultant mentioned that the capsule containing the lens is gradually shrinking, which was precisely the problem I experienced with the right eye. It was suggested that if the contraction does not stop then I will require another operation.
As I entered the hospital I could see the end of the tunnel, but now it seems to have been completely sealed off and I am back going in circles. Within a few short hours my mood changed from delighted to thoroughly depressed.
I wish that I had never started this treatment in the first place.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
21 Sep 16
When he mentioned the possibility of another operation my world collapsed. I had the operation in question on my right eye, which was the most hideous experience that I have ever endured.
Now that I know what this entails I am not sure that I could go through it again.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
21 Sep 16
Oh my goodness, I cannot believe that you are back to the previous problem. Disappointed is not enough to describe how I feel, I was almost sure that everything would have been fine. I can only hope that the infection clears and the problems stop here.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
21 Sep 16
I was also totally certain that the whole experience was finally due to end. At best I have another 4 weeks of eye drops and another appointment, but at worst it may come to another operation.
The operation concerned is horrendous and I will be seriously tempted to decline.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Sep 16
It's too bad you couldn't come to America to be treated by the best doctors! Sure, it would have cost a fortune, but you could just ignore the bill since you live in the UK and probably won't come back to the US again! lol
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
25 Sep 16
@moffittjc At least that would have ended at the first operation.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Sep 16
@Asylum Except maybe Syria. If you were in Syria, they would just pluck your eyeballs out and feed them to the stray dogs, and then cut your head off.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
21 Sep 16
@WorDazza I would expect everyone to say that the operation would be worthwhile, but very few will know what this involves.
When this happened to my right eye I was informed that it would be a simple procedure. I was under the operating lamp for almost one,and a half hours. The surgeon kept asking for retinal scissors, which really worried me. The same request was made at least 7 or 8 times. When I finally came out I was exhausted due to being tense and horrified for so long.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
24 Sep 16
Oh that is very depressing. I am so sorry to hear that news, I'm sure not as sorry as you are. However not doing the treatment has a much worse outcome. I hope it hasn't been painful as well.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
24 Sep 16
@Jeanniemaries I have already had that operation on the right eye, although I was unaware of how disgusting the experience would be beforehand. To have the same again knowing what the experience would be is not easy.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
24 Sep 16
@Asylum Willingly is the optimal word. I would not feel willing that's for sure. I wish I had words of cheer.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
24 Sep 16
so sorry - it must be very distressing and frustrating for you - hope they sort it for you very soon
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
24 Sep 16
@Asylum i'd be pretty scared too - hope it's all over soon
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
21 Sep 16
@Asylum Was that the treatment you started avoidable? Now it seems if there is no improvement,you will have to undergo the same operation.Hopefully.after using the eye drops for 4 weeks the infection will go away and you wont need an operation.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
22 Sep 16
@Asylum As they say,the deed is done.Now to wait for the infection to get healed.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
24 Sep 16
oh goodness! I do hope things improves soon!
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
27 Sep 16
I am so sorry to hear about the setback - lets hope there is a solution and a positive one at that. I received your lovely Blackpool postcard, which I shall feature later - thank you. Maybe you should just have a short break-away again before you get into new treatment. Settle those nerves of yours and take you out of a depressing mood.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
22 Sep 16
My late husband went through similar problems because of his eye disease. He was always being looked at and studied and tested and yes, he had a few operations. He was slowly losing his eyesight and I know he wanted to do whatever he could to save something. But all the testing wore him out. My prayers are with you.
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
1 Oct 16
I really hope that the drops turn everything around and you can avoid the operation. Keep your chin up!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Sep 16
I am so sorry to hear that this terrible complication has arisen. I send my sympathy and best wishes for the medication to do its job and heal your eye.
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
1 Oct 16
I sure missed all this by being gone for a month. I'm sorry you're having to go through this.
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@CoolPeace (1566)
• Miami, Florida
28 Sep 16
Good thing is you find out what the problem was so it want end up worse. I hope the infection will go away.
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