What the Eye Doctor Said

Grrrrr. I' am really miffed (more than miffed but the word I would use would probably get me kicked off this board). I thought I had the appointment all set for tomorrow and they've called me back three times to re-schedule for either the time or doctor. It's like they don't know where their doctors will be at any given time. Like playing musical physicians! I am waiting for another call which I hope doesn't come after the last exchange.

The last time I was there it took almost 2 and a half hours from when my appoint time was until I saw the doctor.
 

When in pain & your doctor can't see you or reschedules that's what hospital emergency rooms are for.
 
I misspoke when I said my retina had a postoperative tear. The doctor I saw today said it wasn't a tear but a hole. My current problem was that my eye "went crazy" forming scar tissue and it was that which caused my retina to detach. It will require another surgery to try to correct it and the doctor I saw today said each succeeding procedure lowers the chances of ever getting my vision back since she will have to remove a lot of retinal tissue and try to re-attache what's left. But you don't know unless you try and even if they can't succeed, I am no worse off from a visual standpoint.
 

Debs, I'm so sorry this is happening to you. It's frustrating and beyond upsetting. I wish you didn't have to go through surgery again. :( I'm hoping for a better outcome this time around.

@Senenity - Debs has followed the doctor's instructions as to post-op care. She's been as careful as one can be and she's been through a lot. It's not her fault that the eye surgery didn't turn out as it should have. You obviously didn't see this thread. > https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/eye-floaters.72216/

Bella ✌️
 
I’m glad you got in to see a RS today. Have they scheduled you? Darn stressful, some of us have eyes that are just more fragile than others.
 
Bella said:
Debs, I'm so sorry this is happening to you. It's frustrating and beyond upsetting. I wish you didn't have to go through surgery again. :( I'm hoping for a better outcome this time around.

@Senenity - Debs has followed the doctor's instructions as to post-op care. She's been as careful as one can be and she's been through a lot. It's not her fault that the eye surgery didn't turn out as it should have. You obviously didn't see this thread. > https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/eye-floaters.72216/

Bella ✌️
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Tks Bella, i noticed Debs post after the fact. I meant to say something to that effect but got sidetracked, appreciate you filled in with some nice sentiments.
The pictures scared me. Hence my quick post which i deleted.
Debs, hope all goes well with your appointments n your eyes heal quick.
 

This is the upcoming scheduled procedure:​

PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY, MEMBRANE PEEL, SILICONE OIL VERSUS GAS FLUID EXCHANGE, ENDOLASER, POSSIBLE RETINECTOMY-LEFT EYE​

 

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