Purrs for my sister's eye?

I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in Sarasota
lately. I figured with the heat she was just spending all her spare time in
their pool.

No such luck. When we went on vacation with them in May her left eye was
bothering her. But it was one she had a cataract removed from, and they
just thought she needed YAG Laser treatment to clear it up. She saw the
doctor in June and had the treatment June 26. It didn't help. She went
back to the doctor on July 9 and he immediately (finally) referred her to
the Sarasota Retina Institute where she had emergency surgery for a detached
retina with fluid behind it.

They did the gas bubble treatment with staying immobilized but still hasn't
helped. She has also had some laser treatment around the edges of the tear.

I know this group is familiar with the problem, since Christina and Victor's
mom had pretty much the same thing. So can we get some of those purrs
revved up?

My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out there
that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for her to feel
better and be as comfortable as possible.

Jo

Wow, there are a lot of purrs needed this morning! It's a good thing I now
have SIX masters to get revved up!!! ;

Purrs on their way!

Hugs,

CatNipped


"jofirey" wrote in message
...
I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in Sarasota
lately. I figured with the heat she was just spending all her spare time
in their pool.

No such luck. When we went on vacation with them in May her left eye was
bothering her. But it was one she had a cataract removed from, and they
just thought she needed YAG Laser treatment to clear it up. She saw the
doctor in June and had the treatment June 26. It didn't help. She went
back to the doctor on July 9 and he immediately (finally) referred her to
the Sarasota Retina Institute where she had emergency surgery for a
detached retina with fluid behind it.

They did the gas bubble treatment with staying immobilized but still
hasn't helped. She has also had some laser treatment around the edges of
the tear.

I know this group is familiar with the problem, since Christina and
Victor's mom had pretty much the same thing. So can we get some of those
purrs revved up?

My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out there
that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for her to
feel better and be as comfortable as possible.

Jo

Purrs and many prayers for your sister's full recovery.
I've had cataract surgery too (last year) and I hope this
isn't something I have to look forward to happening. Please
keep us updated.

Lily & her mama

--
Irulan
from the stars we come
to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

"jofirey" wrote in message
...
I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in Sarasota
lately. I figured with the heat she was just spending all her spare time
in their pool.

No such luck. When we went on vacation with them in May her left eye was
bothering her. But it was one she had a cataract removed from, and they
just thought she needed YAG Laser treatment to clear it up. She saw the
doctor in June and had the treatment June 26. It didn't help. She went
back to the doctor on July 9 and he immediately (finally) referred her to
the Sarasota Retina Institute where she had emergency surgery for a
detached retina with fluid behind it.

They did the gas bubble treatment with staying immobilized but still
hasn't helped. She has also had some laser treatment around the edges of
the tear.

I know this group is familiar with the problem, since Christina and
Victor's mom had pretty much the same thing. So can we get some of those
purrs revved up?

My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out there
that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for her to
feel better and be as comfortable as possible.

Jo

jofirey wrote:
My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out there
that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for her to feel
better and be as comfortable as possible.

It was very hard for my mom to be immobilized *face down* for so long.
Lots of purrs for your sister.

Victor

--
Victor M. Martinez
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"jofirey" wrote in message
...
I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in Sarasota
lately. I figured with the heat she was just spending all her spare time
in their pool.

No such luck. When we went on vacation with them in May her left eye was
bothering her. But it was one she had a cataract removed from, and they
just thought she needed YAG Laser treatment to clear it up. She saw the
doctor in June and had the treatment June 26. It didn't help. She went
back to the doctor on July 9 and he immediately (finally) referred her to
the Sarasota Retina Institute where she had emergency surgery for a
detached retina with fluid behind it.

They did the gas bubble treatment with staying immobilized but still
hasn't helped. She has also had some laser treatment around the edges of
the tear.

I know this group is familiar with the problem, since Christina and
Victor's mom had pretty much the same thing. So can we get some of those
purrs revved up?

My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out there
that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for her to
feel better and be as comfortable as possible.

Jo




I hope this treatment is successful for her. I had cataract surgery on both
eyes last year (no-stitch surgery, very successful). A couple of months
later, I developed symptoms that I recognized from when my father had a
detached retina. The symptoms developed literally "in an instant."
Suddenly, I noticed that every time I turned my head to the right, there was
a dark shadow but the shadow disappeared when I turned my head back. There
were also some new (and very large and noticeable) floaters. I called my
ophthalmologist, she had me come in immediately and then she sent me to a
retinal specialist. She insisted that it had to be done *right away.* I
had surgery the following morning and was ordered to have bed rest (not not
immobilized) for two weeks. I was not permitted to read or use the computer
during that time. In my case, the surgery was very successful. The tear
was not small and did not advance to a detached retina (that was what the
bed rest and lack of reading was designed to prevent -- reading would cause
the eyes to track back and forth, but I was permitted to watch TV). The
retinal specialist did not think the cataract surgery had anything to do
with it -- he said my implants looked "perfect." I hope your sister's
results are as good. She is at a disadvantage because you described a
longer timeframe. In my case, they can no longer even find the tear (even
with the specialized instruments available now).

MaryL

On Jul 20, 9:45 am, "jofirey" wrote:
I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in Sarasota
lately. ...So all the kittens out there
that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for her to feel
better and be as comfortable as possible.

Jo

The power of purr has been evoked for healing of your sister's eye.

Annie

"jofirey" wrote in message
...
I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in Sarasota
lately. I figured with the heat she was just spending all her spare time
in their pool.

No such luck. When we went on vacation with them in May her left eye was
bothering her. But it was one she had a cataract removed from, and they
just thought she needed YAG Laser treatment to clear it up. She saw the
doctor in June and had the treatment June 26. It didn't help. She went
back to the doctor on July 9 and he immediately (finally) referred her to
the Sarasota Retina Institute where she had emergency surgery for a
detached retina with fluid behind it.

They did the gas bubble treatment with staying immobilized but still
hasn't helped. She has also had some laser treatment around the edges of
the tear.

I know this group is familiar with the problem, since Christina and
Victor's mom had pretty much the same thing. So can we get some of those
purrs revved up?

My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out there
that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for her to
feel better and be as comfortable as possible.

Many purrs for your sister's vision. I chose not to have the gas as I
didn't have anyone to look after me, or my animals, during the
immobilisation period it would have meant. I had silicone oil inserted
instead which meant another operation to get it out again, and it's not been
without it's problems. Even after the removal there was some left and the
oil bubbles shot around my eye all the time like coloured fireworks. I
insisted on a further operation to try and get some more of the oil out, as
I said to the surgeon "it's not much use exchanging one visual handicap for
another." It was done and I now have only a couple of bubbles which I have
to live with.

For retinal detachment the treatment is usually to pin the retina back on
with lasers. This works well if it's caught early. For your sister to have
to have "the gas treatment" suggests that her macula was involved. The
macula is a small dimple-like thing in the centre of the retina which
enables you to have central vision. If your central vision is shot, as soon
as you *look* at something, you can't see it.
It does take gas treatment quite a long time to work. It takes weeks, even
months for the gas bubble to dissipate completely and it is very important
to remain head-down for the time required as it's the bubble that presses on
the macula to allow it to heal. When your sister is allowed head-up again,
tell her not to be despondent. It's a very effective treatment but for
sight to return in any sort of proper way will take some time.
When I had my ops x 4 (which was for a macula hole) I was told that even
just 5 years before that they had no idea how to even try to cure it. It
was, and is, very difficult to do. They took plasma from my blood and glued
my macula up with that.
I still have my central vision, but I can't drive at night. My eyes won't
change quickly from light conditions to dark conditions so I cannot look
into a cupboard without using a torch.
How lucky I am.
I hope your sisters eye improves like mine did. It won't be like before.

Tweed

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
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"jofirey" wrote in message
...
I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in
Sarasota lately. I figured with the heat she was just spending all her
spare time in their pool.

No such luck. When we went on vacation with them in May her left eye was
bothering her. But it was one she had a cataract removed from, and they
just thought she needed YAG Laser treatment to clear it up. She saw the
doctor in June and had the treatment June 26. It didn't help. She went
back to the doctor on July 9 and he immediately (finally) referred her to
the Sarasota Retina Institute where she had emergency surgery for a
detached retina with fluid behind it.

They did the gas bubble treatment with staying immobilized but still
hasn't helped. She has also had some laser treatment around the edges of
the tear.

I know this group is familiar with the problem, since Christina and
Victor's mom had pretty much the same thing. So can we get some of those
purrs revved up?

My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out there
that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for her to
feel better and be as comfortable as possible.

Jo




I hope this treatment is successful for her. I had cataract surgery on
both eyes last year (no-stitch surgery, very successful). A couple of
months later, I developed symptoms that I recognized from when my father
had a detached retina. The symptoms developed literally "in an instant."
Suddenly, I noticed that every time I turned my head to the right, there
was a dark shadow but the shadow disappeared when I turned my head back.
There were also some new (and very large and noticeable) floaters. I
called my ophthalmologist, she had me come in immediately and then she
sent me to a retinal specialist. She insisted that it had to be done
*right away.* I had surgery the following morning and was ordered to have
bed rest (not not immobilized) for two weeks. I was not permitted to read
or use the computer during that time. In my case, the surgery was very
successful. The tear was not small and did not advance to a detached
retina (that was what the bed rest and lack of reading was designed to
prevent -- reading would cause the eyes to track back and forth, but I was
permitted to watch TV). The retinal specialist did not think the cataract
surgery had anything to do with it -- he said my implants looked
"perfect." I hope your sister's results are as good. She is at a
disadvantage because you described a longer timeframe. In my case, they
can no longer even find the tear (even with the specialized instruments
available now).


That is what worries and upsets me. It took her regular eye doctor the
visit to consider the YAG Laser on the cataract, the actual laser treatment
and then a follow up visit to determine there was no improvement before he
realized she needed to see a retina specialist for emergency surgery. It
doesn't sound like it should have been that hard for him to spot the first
time she came in.

Sounds more like he's one of those "everybody over 65 who comes through the
door gets cataract surgery" types.

When Charlie has his cataract surgery the doctor stopped the surgery after
the nerve block but before the actual cutting because he didn't care for the
looks of his retina. We drove 50 miles in pouring rain for an immediate
emergency ultrasound and consult with a retina specialist right then.

Charlie still says the combination of the storm, my driving and having no
control over the sedated eye was one of the worst experiences of his life.
He didn't have a retina problem, but surely that is a better safe than sorry
kind of thing.

Jo
Jo

"jofirey" wrote in message
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. ..

"jofirey" wrote in message
...
I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in
Sarasota lately. I figured with the heat she was just spending all her
spare time in their pool.

No such luck. When we went on vacation with them in May her left eye
was bothering her. But it was one she had a cataract removed from, and
they just thought she needed YAG Laser treatment to clear it up. She
saw the doctor in June and had the treatment June 26. It didn't help.
She went back to the doctor on July 9 and he immediately (finally)
referred her to the Sarasota Retina Institute where she had emergency
surgery for a detached retina with fluid behind it.

They did the gas bubble treatment with staying immobilized but still
hasn't helped. She has also had some laser treatment around the edges
of the tear.

I know this group is familiar with the problem, since Christina and
Victor's mom had pretty much the same thing. So can we get some of
those purrs revved up?

My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out
there that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for
her to feel better and be as comfortable as possible.

Jo




I hope this treatment is successful for her. I had cataract surgery on
both eyes last year (no-stitch surgery, very successful). A couple of
months later, I developed symptoms that I recognized from when my father
had a detached retina. The symptoms developed literally "in an instant."
Suddenly, I noticed that every time I turned my head to the right, there
was a dark shadow but the shadow disappeared when I turned my head back.
There were also some new (and very large and noticeable) floaters. I
called my ophthalmologist, she had me come in immediately and then she
sent me to a retinal specialist. She insisted that it had to be done
*right away.* I had surgery the following morning and was ordered to
have bed rest (not not immobilized) for two weeks. I was not permitted
to read or use the computer during that time. In my case, the surgery
was very successful. The tear was not small and did not advance to a
detached retina (that was what the bed rest and lack of reading was
designed to prevent -- reading would cause the eyes to track back and
forth, but I was permitted to watch TV). The retinal specialist did not
think the cataract surgery had anything to do with it -- he said my
implants looked "perfect." I hope your sister's results are as good.
She is at a disadvantage because you described a longer timeframe. In my
case, they can no longer even find the tear (even with the specialized
instruments available now).


That is what worries and upsets me. It took her regular eye doctor the
visit to consider the YAG Laser on the cataract, the actual laser
treatment and then a follow up visit to determine there was no improvement
before he realized she needed to see a retina specialist for emergency
surgery. It doesn't sound like it should have been that hard for him to
spot the first time she came in.

Yes, that's what worried me, too. That's also why I spent some time
discussing my own case. Her sister can't go back in time and correct the
delay caused by her doctor (which could have tragic results), but I think it
is important for everyone to know that it is *imperative* to get *immediate*
attention when there any symptoms of retinal problems. My father did have a
detached retina (not just a tear in the retina), and his ophthalmologist
also emphasized the need for an immediate evaluationby a retina specialist.
He scheduled the appointment with the doctor he recommended, I drove my
parents 80 miles that afternoon to see him, and the next day we
continueddown to Houston (where he had his surgery practice) and Dad had a
procedure that was called a "buckle." Again, he had excellent results --
but I think time is of the essence for eye problems like this.

If anyone on this group every sees a "veil" or shadow coming down over one
of your eyes, DO NOT WAIT. Get to an ophthalmologist right away!

--
MaryL

Sounds more like he's one of those "everybody over 65 who comes through
the door gets cataract surgery" types.

When Charlie has his cataract surgery the doctor stopped the surgery after
the nerve block but before the actual cutting because he didn't care for
the looks of his retina. We drove 50 miles in pouring rain for an
immediate emergency ultrasound and consult with a retina specialist right
then.

Charlie still says the combination of the storm, my driving and having no
control over the sedated eye was one of the worst experiences of his life.
He didn't have a retina problem, but surely that is a better safe than
sorry kind of thing.

Jo
Jo

"jofirey" wrote in message
...

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. ..

"jofirey" wrote in message
...
I just found out why I really haven't heard much from my sister in
Sarasota lately. I figured with the heat she was just spending all her
spare time in their pool.

No such luck. When we went on vacation with them in May her left eye
was bothering her. But it was one she had a cataract removed from, and
they just thought she needed YAG Laser treatment to clear it up. She
saw the doctor in June and had the treatment June 26. It didn't help.
She went back to the doctor on July 9 and he immediately (finally)
referred her to the Sarasota Retina Institute where she had emergency
surgery for a detached retina with fluid behind it.

They did the gas bubble treatment with staying immobilized but still
hasn't helped. She has also had some laser treatment around the edges
of the tear.

I know this group is familiar with the problem, since Christina and
Victor's mom had pretty much the same thing. So can we get some of
those purrs revved up?

My sister Pat isn't one to complain about anything. but having to stay
immobilized has to be terribly hard on her. So all the kittens out
there that are just learning about the power of purr, can we purr for
her to feel better and be as comfortable as possible.

Jo




I hope this treatment is successful for her. I had cataract surgery on
both eyes last year (no-stitch surgery, very successful). A couple of
months later, I developed symptoms that I recognized from when my father
had a detached retina. The symptoms developed literally "in an instant."
Suddenly, I noticed that every time I turned my head to the right, there
was a dark shadow but the shadow disappeared when I turned my head back.
There were also some new (and very large and noticeable) floaters. I
called my ophthalmologist, she had me come in immediately and then she
sent me to a retinal specialist. She insisted that it had to be done
*right away.* I had surgery the following morning and was ordered to
have bed rest (not not immobilized) for two weeks. I was not permitted
to read or use the computer during that time. In my case, the surgery
was very successful. The tear was not small and did not advance to a
detached retina (that was what the bed rest and lack of reading was
designed to prevent -- reading would cause the eyes to track back and
forth, but I was permitted to watch TV). The retinal specialist did not
think the cataract surgery had anything to do with it -- he said my
implants looked "perfect." I hope your sister's results are as good.
She is at a disadvantage because you described a longer timeframe. In my
case, they can no longer even find the tear (even with the specialized
instruments available now).


That is what worries and upsets me. It took her regular eye doctor the
visit to consider the YAG Laser on the cataract, the actual laser
treatment and then a follow up visit to determine there was no improvement
before he realized she needed to see a retina specialist for emergency
surgery. It doesn't sound like it should have been that hard for him to
spot the first time she came in.

Sounds more like he's one of those "everybody over 65 who comes through
the door gets cataract surgery" types.

When Charlie has his cataract surgery the doctor stopped the surgery after
the nerve block but before the actual cutting because he didn't care for
the looks of his retina. We drove 50 miles in pouring rain for an
immediate emergency ultrasound and consult with a retina specialist right
then.

Charlie still says the combination of the storm, my driving and having no
control over the sedated eye was one of the worst experiences of his life.
He didn't have a retina problem, but surely that is a better safe than
sorry kind of thing.

Not nearly as serious, but scary. I once got anesthetized at the dentist
and he accidentally hit the wrong nerve - my right eye wouldn't blink!!! It
wouldn't stay closed either. I had driven myself to the dentist (who is 1.5
hours away from my home) so I had to drive the whole way home with my left
hand and using my right to hold my eye closed!

Hugs,

CatNipped


Jo
Jo