Retinal Tear

I’m 72 and short sighted and I understand both of these are contributing factors. I had no idea there was a problem until my annual eye exam on Tuesday so it’s definitely a good idea having the full works, not just a basic eye test. That part of it is free because of a family history of glaucoma and I paid £40 for the extras this year. Money well spent I’d say.

 

Sorry to hear that mate. Apparently several people opt for removal rather than risk the cancer spreading.

 

Match report - second half.

York hospital much quicker than yesterday’s experience in Harrogate. Initial assessments and admin bits and then a chat with the consultant preparing me for the treatment.

I was in the operating theatre by 1300ish. Flat on my back with some kind of stick on face covering that the doctor worked through. Application of anaesthetic was painless as was the cryotherapy treatment. Minor discomfort only. In and out in 20 mins.

I have a big eye patch on until tomorrow morning and then it’s two kinds of eyedrops for a week. Follow up appointment two weeks time to hopefully find the tear has healed up nicely.

Yesterday’s zapping with the laser was definitely the worst part of it. I’m feeling ok now while waiting for my lift home. Hope my notes have been helpful for anyone facing similar and it really is important to get your eyes checked properly once a year.

 

Thanks for the commentary @Prince of Risborough. Helpful to know what to expect should it ever come to that. The uncertainty is often the worst bit. With the possible exception of having injections into one's eyeballs.

 

Thanks. Sadly, four years later it did.
Now under Weston Park for immunotherapy. 18 months in and stable.

 

Hope it stays that way for you. The worst part of it is the uncertainty.

 

Morning after status: eye patch is off and I was shocked to find that where the white of my eye used to be is now an angry red colour. The pain has subsided but now just a dull ache. I can see out of it but it’s a bit blurry, but that will hopefully improve soon. Eye drops started - 4 times a day for 14 days then back to hospital to check if it is healed.

 

Glad to hear you are on the mend hope you are fully recovered soon.

 

Thanks. I’ll get there