My eye hospital appointment turned into a nightmare

@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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@jaboUK (64355)

• United Kingdom

21 Sep 16

I was going to say how disappointing for you, but realise that is an understatement. So sorry.

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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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

21 Sep 16

@jaboUK I am willing my eyes to heal.

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@jaboUK (64355)

• United Kingdom

21 Sep 16

@Asylum Let's hope that the drops do some good, and that another operation can be avoided.

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@LadyDuck (467585)

• 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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

21 Sep 16

@LadyDuck Yes, it would be the same operation. That was one hideous experience and I do not want to repeat it.

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@LadyDuck (467585)

• Switzerland

21 Sep 16

@Asylum I suspect that the proposed new operation is similar to the one you already had on your other eye. I agree that it's horrendous.

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@moffittjc (120964)

• 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

24 Sep 16

This type of complication develops in rare cases irrespective of the country where the operation is performed.

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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 (120964)

• Gainesville, Florida

24 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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@WorDazza (15830)

• Manchester, England

21 Sep 16

I know it must be disheartening but it's probably better they find these things rather than miss them and you end up losing your sight. Keeping everything crossed that it will all get sorted for you.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

21 Sep 16

If it comes to having such an operation again I may prefer to make do with one eye.

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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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@WorDazza (15830)

• Manchester, England

21 Sep 16

@Asylum Ouch! That bad eh? One of sisters-in-law has functioned perfectly happily for the last 20 odd years with only one functioning eye.

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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

I appreciate the value of the treatment, but the proposed operation is a complete nightmare and not easy to willingly undergo.

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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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• Vijayawada, India

21 Sep 16

Be careful,my sister had the same problem and this troubled her for Yeats.She underwent a laser operation and is fine now.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

21 Sep 16

This has already taken over a year, during which I have had laser treatment twice and 3 operations.

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• Vijayawada, India

21 Sep 16

@Asylum I have to mention the costs are pretty high as well.My sister had to undergo only one operation,but looks like u had many.I hope you will recover soon

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

22 Sep 16

That can indeed be depressing . Imagine , having a second operation . Though , just be patient my friend . Maybe the eye drops can help and prevent your operation .

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

22 Sep 16

I sincerely hope so because that operation was my worst nightmare.

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

22 Sep 16

@Asylum Just pray for it .

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Arthur Chappell

@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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

24 Sep 16

The correct term would be horrifying.

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Arthur Chappell

@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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

22 Sep 16

It was originally a cataract operation, which could have been avoided.

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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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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

26 Sep 16

What is causing the problem with your eyes? I am so sorry that you are going through the same thing now with your other eye. I hope the drops work for you.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

26 Sep 16

The consultant claims that the problem arises because I am prone to infection.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

27 Sep 16

@simone10 I have no idea, but to the best of my knowledge I have never had any immune issues.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

27 Sep 16

@Asylum That has to be tough to know. Is there anything they can do to boost your immune system?

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@Drosophila (16571)

• Ireland

24 Sep 16

oh goodness! I do hope things improves soon!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

24 Sep 16

Sadly that is seeming very unlikely at present.

@Drosophila (16571)

• Ireland

24 Sep 16

@Asylum I actually don't want to "like" this comment! and I will be thinking of you

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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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

27 Sep 16

Now a short break is always a great idea.

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@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

27 Sep 16

@Asylum I agree!!

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@TheHorse (214475)

• Walnut Creek, California

22 Sep 16

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm squeamish about having my eyes touched in any way.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

22 Sep 16

I have no problem in that respect, but when it reaches this level I do have issues with it.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

25 Sep 16

@TheHorse That depends on what the consultant says when I return on 18th October.

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@TheHorse (214475)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Sep 16

@Asylum What's the next step? I'm glad you can see well enough to write here.

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Claudia Kirkland

@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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

22 Sep 16

It has now been over 12 months and it is becoming a never ending circle.

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

22 Sep 16

@Asylum I can't tell you how sorry I am. I only hope there is good news for you at the end of it all.

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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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Oct 16

I keep hoping for a good result, but lack any real confidence.

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

24 Sep 16

I am so, so sorry to read about your big disappointment at the hospital. I do understand how you can be depressed about the whole thing. It has been a long orderal for you. Wishing you my best and thinking of you,.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

24 Sep 16

It was looking as though the long ordeal had finally reached an end, but suddenly the end disappeared again.

@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

21 Sep 16

Not much to say - take heart, and possibly 2nd and 3rd opinions.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

22 Sep 16

Considering that 3 specialists looked at my eyes there would be little point in another opinion.

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@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

22 Sep 16

@Asylum You have a point. My thoughts are still with you.

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@JamesHxstatic (29412)

• 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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

21 Sep 16

It was a great surprise for this to happen after my right eye cataract operation, but to occur again with the left eye is outrageous. I can give William Shakespeare lessons in the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.

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@JamesHxstatic (29412)

• Eugene, Oregon

21 Sep 16

@Asylum That is for certain.

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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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Oct 16

I am almost dreading the return to the hospital in a couple of weeks.

@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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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

28 Sep 16

It would have been better not to have an infection in the first place.