Eye Floaters

The good thing is that it must not be too bad or you’d be in surgery today. Did they give you any instructions for the recovery? The one thing you should do is buy &/or prepare lots of meals so you don’t over exert yourself while on the mend.
 

I have experienced floaters in both eyes at different times. These were caused by Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)

This is a condition where your vitreous comes away from the retina at the back of your eye. This is caused by changes in your vitreous gel. PVD isn't painful and it doesn't cause sight loss, but you may have symptoms such as seeing floaters (small dark spots or shapes) and flashing lights. It is increasingly common with advancing age. Sometimes it causes no problems, although in my case it caused a small retinal tear that was repaired by laser 'stitches'. The floaters do tend to subside over time and I don't think that any foodstuff has an effect. Probably just the floaters subsiding naturally.
 
No one from church has come forward to help me with my transportation problem and I don't blame them. I wouldn't volunteer to drive someone I barely know on a 60 mile round trip in a busy, congested inner city locale and wait for hours for them.

However that still leaves me up in the air.
 
debodun said:
No one from church has come forward to help me with my transportation problem and I don't blame them. I wouldn't volunteer to drive someone I barely know on a 60 mile round trip in a busy, congested inner city locale and wait for hours for them.

However that still leaves me up in the air.
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Check your health insurance regarding "transportation". Many plans have provisions for transportation reimbursement for medical/surgery needs. Better to spend some money to get to/from the doctor than risking losing your sight.
 
I am now worn out with medical personnel calling me several times a day asking for the same information. I tell them that I've explained things over and over to their associates and why can they get that information from people I've already given that information? They say "We have to get it from you." One even wanted to know the name of the company that did a sleep apnea study I had done 10 years ago or more and the results. I just don't have all that data at my fingertips.
 
Don M. said:
Check your health insurance regarding "transportation". Many plans have provisions for transportation reimbursement for medical/surgery needs. Better to spend some money to get to/from the doctor than risking losing your sight.
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As I mentioned earlier in this thread (#56) it can't be a medi-van transport. It must be a relative or very close friend.
 
Living in the sticks may be pretty; when it comes to medical care it loses its charm sometimes. The difference between urban & rural care can be devastating.
 
Check out the decent hotels nearby. You might even need to stay there the night before if they require you very early in the morning. At least your car would be there.

Get on the phone with them today and say you don’t have anyone. Ask if they have suggestions.

Have they said that you must have someone with you afterwards. That’s pretty standard. I needed someone to get the my prescriptions drops because they refused to give them out until after the surgery.

Are you expected to see the surgeon the next day? If so, this is a good reason to stay at a hotel.

Is this a vitrectomy or laser work?
 
Jules said:
Are you expected to see the surgeon the next day? If so, this is a good reason to stay at a hotel.

Is this a vitrectomy or laser work?
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Yes, I have to see the doctor the next day. I didn't hear laser mentioned so it's probably vitrectomy. I did hear something about them putting air bubble inside the eye. The problem with the hotel idea is the location of the procedure is 5 miles from his office and I'm not supposed to drive.
 
debodun said:
The problem with the hotel idea is the location of the procedure is 5 miles from his office and I'm not supposed to drive.
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Taking a taxi to a hotel and back to his office may be the lesser of evils. You may be under orders to be keep your head down 24/7 so you won’t be driving.

Don’t try to save money. Pay whatever you need to get yourself to and from the surgery safely.
 
Ask the hotel/motel if you can pay in cash - explain that you don't use credit cards.
I paid cash while traveling in Australia and Hong Kong. It's money. I don't think they will say "no".
 

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