Venturous Randy Posted November 2, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2011 Well, after steady progression on my right eye, with everything doing good, I had a setback this past weekend. I went to the VA eye clinic Monday morning and they did a review and set me up with the eye surgeon visit this morning. After a review there, I am now scheduled for surgery tomorrow. It appears I have a detached retina and macular edemia along with some scar tissue. When it rains, it pours. At this point, I can not see anything with my right eye other than a very bright pin point light. I hate to be pesimistic, but I do not feel good about what vision I might get back. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted November 2, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2011 i hope all goes well for you. i will offer up a prayer for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted November 2, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Hey Randy, Good luck with the surgery, I am sure it will turn out fine, its just so disheartening having to go thru the surgery more than once. I have reasonable vision with the right eye, after being almost totally black in that eye before 2 of the surgeries. so try to keep a positive note, it can and probably will turn out to have useful vision. Brian Edited November 3, 2011 by friesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Venturous Posted November 2, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2011 Hope it goes well tomorrow. I will stop by tomorrow and see ya. (no pun intended) Hope it gets better dad. Eye love ya. (That pun was intended) Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 2, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 2, 2011 Will send a prayer Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted November 2, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 2, 2011 Good luck Randy !! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted November 2, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 2, 2011 keep your chin up and get er done:fingers-crossed-emo if they are going to do an operation on it, then there is hope. let us know after the op how things are going. big hugs comin your way Scott and Sherry:beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 2, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 2, 2011 Will keep you in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSTDdog Posted November 3, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 3, 2011 Very best of luck to you. I hope the VA has a good retinal specialist on staff. My wife works for an eye surgeon who's quite good, but he doesn't do retina's. Let us know how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted November 3, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 3, 2011 Hang in there Randy, hopefully they will get ya fixed up with this operation. Take care and let us know how it goes. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted November 3, 2011 Very best of luck to you. I hope the VA has a good retinal specialist on staff. My wife works for an eye surgeon who's quite good, but he doesn't do retina's. Let us know how it turns out. The VA sends out surgeries as serious as mine to a retina center. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSTDdog Posted November 3, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 3, 2011 The VA sends out surgeries as serious as mine to a retina center. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. RandyA Very glad to hear that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADC Posted November 3, 2011 Share #13 Posted November 3, 2011 Randy, I'll pray that all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 3, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 3, 2011 Randy, With all the surgeries, radiation, injections and etc. I have had done on my right eye over the past couple of years, I can honestly say that I understand how you feel. I hope and pray that you will regain full vision in the eye. I will also say though, having lost all the vision in my right eye, that though it takes some getting used to it is not the end of the world by any means. You are a strong person and will do fine my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted November 3, 2011 Share #15 Posted November 3, 2011 Geez Randy, sorry about your eye problem and I hope your surgery goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted November 3, 2011 Share #16 Posted November 3, 2011 Well, after steady progression on my right eye, with everything doing good, I had a setback this past weekend. I went to the VA eye clinic Monday morning and they did a review and set me up with the eye surgeon visit this morning. After a review there, I am now scheduled for surgery tomorrow. It appears I have a detached retina and macular edemia along with some scar tissue. When it rains, it pours. At this point, I can not see anything with my right eye other than a very bright pin point light. I hate to be pesimistic, but I do not feel good about what vision I might get back. RandyA Randy, keep the faith brother. I went through the same things you are going through. Mine started in June of 2010. It started in my left eye and after going through 9 different procedures I got my sight back and then it started in my right. Just remember to do exactly as told after surgery so the retina will heal properly. The bubble is kind of weird in the eye but it does go away. Oh by the way after a total of 15 different procedures on both eyes combined including getting them cut open twice each and all the liquid removed I now have 20/20 vission for distance and 20/50 for reading. A pair of readers correct that. It can get discouraging but they can fix it if you do as told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted November 3, 2011 Share #17 Posted November 3, 2011 Stay positive Randy. And like Rick said: do all the Dr's ask so it heals well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted November 3, 2011 Share #18 Posted November 3, 2011 We will be praying for a full recovery Randy. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted November 3, 2011 Well, my 10:30 appointment got moved up to 8:00 so that sped things up a bit. This time I was awake more than last time, but did OK. One of the differences this time is the doctor did not do the air bubble as he did last time, but filled my eye with some kind of oil. I started to ask if was the "energy conserving" type, but I figured he would not understand. I know that all that I can do is follow directions and wait, but I wish I had a bit more optimism about the final outcome. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted November 3, 2011 Share #20 Posted November 3, 2011 glad that parts over Randy. We'll all be waiting with you for sight to be restored. Should be good to go when spring gets here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted November 3, 2011 Share #21 Posted November 3, 2011 the silicone oil is your best solution as it hold the retina against the back of the eye until it mends and heals. The oil will not allow much vision but when it comes out you will have pretty good odds at vision. If you have an artificial implant lense in place you will have to get that replaced as well, as the oil makes the artificial lens opaque. I have my fingers, toes and even eyes crossed, hoping for you to get a great outcome on your eye. I know it feels like a long haul right now, things will get better. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventourer Posted November 3, 2011 Share #22 Posted November 3, 2011 Here's hoping for the very best outcome on recovering your eye sight. After an accident, I too lost all vision in my right eye. Took some getting used to at my age (almost 60) but now, almost 10 yrs later, hardly ever notice it. Always take ALL the safety precautions with the good eye. yammer, 2k1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 4, 2011 Share #23 Posted November 4, 2011 Prayers still going up Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted November 4, 2011 Share #24 Posted November 4, 2011 Well best thing to do is hope for the best and prepare for the worst outcome. Here's to hopefully the best outcome. Just keep doing what you have to and maybe it will be a good outcome. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Venturous Posted November 4, 2011 Share #25 Posted November 4, 2011 Enjoyed the time with you yesterday. You were alot more active and mobile then I imagined you would be also. Hope you stay in good spirits. Love ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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