What the Eye Doctor Said

I joined a RD group on Facebook. When I posted the above photo, I receive this response from another member (I have blotted out his/her name for privacy):

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Jeepers...it's a group for member to share information and photos of their experiences. If he/she is that squeamish, maybe they shouldn't belong to this group.
 

debodun said:
Jeepers...it's a group for member to share information and photos of their experiences. If he/she is that squeamish, maybe they shouldn't belong to this group.
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Wow. I agree that it‘s a strange response. I’ve seen so many much worse photos!!

It’s really frustrating that your RS doesn’t have any suggestions about your discomfort.
 

debodun said:
I thought I was on the road to recovery, buy yesterday afteroon, I lost vision in that eye again. My retina probably detached again. It WOULD be on the weekend. I am very disappointed in the facility that handled my case. They are very dismissive.
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I so feel for you Deb…….hope the positive appears very soon……you must be so frustrated and fed up.
Please take care.
 
I am trying to decide whether to go back to the same practice that did the surgery or seek a different doctor. I've found most doctors won't contradict or offer anything else that what a previous doctor has said. Go figure on that "second opinion" suggestion you hear about.
 
I thought I had an appointment set up with a much closer ophthalmologist. The appointment clerk asked that my medical records me FAXed to them. I thought I'd have a fight on my hands to get those documents sent, but they apparently were sent because I received a call from the new doctor's office saying that my condition was "beyond the scope of his practice." I guess even ophthalmologists are specialists in that field. Maybe some just handle cataracts, diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma and not detachments.
 
You’ll need a retinal surgeon ASAP. I’d go back to the original guy if that’s the only person in your area. Maybe if you go to ER they can link you to someone else, but you’re on short timeframe. You could try calling a university and asking if they know someone in your area.
 
I had a consultation this morning with an ophthalmologist much closer. He confirmed what I feared - my retina has re-detached. The only advice he gave me was to follow up with the doctors I originally had. I have another appt. tomorrow morning. :(
 
debodun said:
I had a consultation this morning with an ophthalmologist much closer. He confirmed what I feared - my retina has re-detached. The only advice he gave me was to follow up with the doctors I originally had. I have another appt. tomorrow morning. :(
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I certainly hope this time around, it will be fixed permanently
 
debodun said:
I am trying to decide whether to go back to the same practice that did the surgery or seek a different doctor. I've found most doctors won't contradict or offer anything else that what a previous doctor has said. Go figure on that "second opinion" suggestion you hear about.
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^^^^ Quite true. People think they're getting a second opinion, when all they're getting is a tape recording of their first opinion.
My dad wanted a second opinion. I took him to the second doctor. The first question he asked was, "Who is your other doctor?"
I asked, "Why would you need to know that? We want an unbiased second opinion. He found out who my dad's first doctor was, anyway & sent us a letter, basically agreeing with the first doctor - along with a bill for $2,000.00 for his "Second Opinion."
 
Deb, have you checked the FB group to see if anyone there knows for a nearby retinal surgeon.

You have a very short window to get a retinal detachment repaired. I’m surprised today’s Opthamologist didn’t give you a direct referral to someone himself for today.
 
debodun said:
He did. He said to go back to the group that I saw first.
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That’s a suggestion. I meant an actual referral where he calls the other doctor/group and says that you need to be seen immediately and talks with the RS. He should have done that, IMO.
 
I am at a loss to explain doctor behavior. Like when the other doctor said there was a tear and didn't take any steps to rectify it, just "Let's wait and see what happens" approach.

I have a feeling my retina is like an old piece of rotten cloth. You try to sew a tear back together and it just tears again.
 
So far, yes. But for tomorrow, I am sure they will dilate the pupils in both eyes and with already compromised vision, I've asked one of the ladies from church to take me. She had to cancel a dental appointment and they couldn't give her another until December. I feel like such a burden to people, but she DID offer when she took me the first time.
 
So sorry you are having such difficulty with your doctor. I have glaucoma and have had numerous eye surgeries, including cataract surgery. I’ve also had emergency eye surgery where time was of the essence.
I’ve never encountered this type of attitude you’re having with your dr. I find it alarming and hope you get help.
Makes me very thankful for my glaucoma specialist. All the doctors in his practice are excellent.
 
debodun said:
What struck me as odd today is when I arrived at the ophthalmoligist's, the receptionist wouldn't let me wear my own COVID mask. I had to put on one of theirs.
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They did that when hubs went to his eye doctor.
 

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