Retinal Detachment or retina tear in my right eye
By Michael Liew on Feb 12, 2008 in Retinal Detachment
Today (this morning) I went to see eye specialist because of blur vision and seeing lots of floater in my right eye. Something is not right about this blurness.
True to my feeling my eye specialist doctor confirmed that I had retina torn in my right eye or otherwise know as retinal detachment due to retina spot weakness.
On his advise I underwent eye laser treatment for 30 mins to reattach the tear and repair the weakness area. Hopefully it will hold it and not becoming worsein the next few days. If it get worse then the eye surgery is the last option.
I have not heard or come across this term “retinal detachment”. According to my doctor if the retinal is detached it cannot fuction properly as it has separated from its underlying tissue and unless it is reattached soon, permanent vision loss may result.
What can causes retinal detachment?
An injury to the eye or face can cause a detached retina. Anyone with extreme nearsightedness can have retina detachment.
The most common type when there is a break in the sensory layer of the retina and fluid seeps underneath, causing the layers of the retina to separate. Exteme nearsightedness people have longer eyeball than average from front to back causing the retina to be thinner and more fragile.
Retinal Detachment symptoms
If you suddenly notice spots, floaters, flashes of light and sudden decrease of vision, you may be experincing the warning signs of retinal detachment. Your vision might become blurry. Another sign is seeing a shadow or a curtain down from the top of the eye or across from the side. These signs can occur gradually as the retinal pulls away from the supportive tissue or they may occur suddenly if the retinal detaches immediately.
If you are nearsighted and in the late 30 it is advisable to go for eye checkout by the eye specialist. Early detection is much better.
Don’t let the problem hinder your journey to millionaire success.
Michael Liew
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hi michael i read your post about the retinal detachment of your right eye.i pray for your fast recovery and have medication safety..
God Bless….
jenefer | Feb 21, 2008 | Reply
Thank you for your concern. I am visitng my eye doctor regularly. Not too bad now.
Thanks.
Michael Liew | Feb 23, 2008 | Reply
Hello michael,
i had same issue in right eye, and detachement had started, pneumatic procedure with laser was performed. Took 6 weeks to come out of it but additional complications, RPE failure occured and additional tear, and fuild under the retina; it is now 1 year, it is now stablised with vision at 20/30; cataract is visible due to predislone use.
Now in the other eye have some floaters (gel change) and started observing flashes for past several weeks; Retinal specialist’s fellow can see some colouration changes but no tears and suggested possible lasering. Am waiting for tomorrow to contact to contact specialist for urgent checkup and next course of actions.
Please keep me in your prayers.
Sajid
Sajid | Jul 20, 2008 | Reply