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Hi, Sandra

This is what I had this time:
http://www.eyemdlink.com/EyeProcedur...ProcedureID=50

Tweed





"idohair" wrote in message
news:LcW4d.148598$XP3.63113@edtnps84...
what kind of operation did you have done to your eye?, im possibly in a
position to end up getting a corneal transplant in a few years.... it
doenst
sound very fun
sandra


"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...
Well, I had to go back to the hospital today for an opinion on my
recently
operated upon eye.

I won't bore you with how long it was after my appointment time, that I
was
seen. Hours. Anyway, I had my operation on Sept 7. Last week I was in
great pain because the pressure was up. I only found out today how high
it
actually was. No wonder I was in such pain. The normal pressure of the
eye
ranges from 11-21. I was told today that last week mine was 37!!!
I had loads of meds, was sleepy after them, like I said, but the good
news
is that today my eye pressure is 19. Still a bit on the high side, but
okay.
I still have some inflammation but not as much. I still can't see
properly,
but apparently, as yet, that's not too much to worry about, as the
retinal
haemorrhage has mainly settled to the bottom of the eye in clots,
although
there is some blood still in the vitreous humour, that's why things look
sepia.
It will take months, rather than weeks to clear, but I'm hoping for a
reasonable result in the end.

If I was retired, and had a pension, it wouldn't worry me too much. I
need
to work though, for another 12 years. My employers have been quite good,
my
job is still there for when I can go back, and if I am still visionally
impaired they intend to get adaptations so I can manage.
Don't praise them too much, though, they have to. A recent Disability
Discrimination Act has made it much tougher for employers if an existing
previously able-bodied employee becomes disabled "in service" i.e. while
still working for them.

Tweed

"Jo Firey" wrote in message
...

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...
Well, I had to go back to the hospital today for an opinion on my
recently operated upon eye.

I won't bore you with how long it was after my appointment time, that I
was seen. Hours. Anyway, I had my operation on Sept 7. Last week I was
in great pain because the pressure was up. I only found out today how
high it actually was. No wonder I was in such pain. The normal pressure
of the eye ranges from 11-21. I was told today that last week mine was
37!!!
I had loads of meds, was sleepy after them, like I said, but the good
news is that today my eye pressure is 19. Still a bit on the high side,
but okay.
I still have some inflammation but not as much. I still can't see
properly, but apparently, as yet, that's not too much to worry about, as
the retinal haemorrhage has mainly settled to the bottom of the eye in
clots, although there is some blood still in the vitreous humour, that's
why things look sepia.
It will take months, rather than weeks to clear, but I'm hoping for a
reasonable result in the end.

If I was retired, and had a pension, it wouldn't worry me too much. I
need to work though, for another 12 years. My employers have been quite
good, my job is still there for when I can go back, and if I am still
visionally impaired they intend to get adaptations so I can manage.
Don't praise them too much, though, they have to. A recent Disability
Discrimination Act has made it much tougher for employers if an existing
previously able-bodied employee becomes disabled "in service" i.e. while
still working for them.

Tweed




Kind of a shame when they have to make common decency the law isn't it?
Hopefully they will follow it with good grace as well.

Jo

Yes, I so agree with you, it's a shame., but the pressure to perform is
high, both in the private sector and the public - which I work in. Until
I got a report from an Occupational Health doctor, I had to buy my own pens.
The ones that were provided were faint and fine, cheap, you see, and I
couldn't read what people wanted, let alone write with one myself. So I
bought medium roller ball pens out of my own pocket, so I could continue to
work. Stupid, wasn't it?
The OH doc put paid to all that. She told them I must be provided with
them, and also all my team, so I could read their instructions. I must be
provided with a wheeled trolley to transport files from A to B as I mustn't
carry heavy weights (dangerous for fragile retinas). I must be allowed to
start late and finish early in the winter as I can't see in the dark. (they
don't pay me for this, tho')
They have had to do all this. Perhaps a little reluctantly but they've done
it. They'd be breaking the law if they didn't, so I now find myself in
quite a strong position ;-) instead of, like a few years ago, losing my job
like many newly disabled people used to do.
There is also a "quota" that firms employing more than a certain
number(can't remember what it is) have to employ a certain percentage of
disabled people.
Five years ago, I was as fit as anyone else. I hadn't a clue that this
would happen to me (it happens to other people, doesn't it?) Never
yourself.

Tweed

"Jo Firey" wrote in message
...

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...
Well, I had to go back to the hospital today for an opinion on my
recently operated upon eye.

I won't bore you with how long it was after my appointment time, that I
was seen. Hours. Anyway, I had my operation on Sept 7. Last week I was
in great pain because the pressure was up. I only found out today how
high it actually was. No wonder I was in such pain. The normal pressure
of the eye ranges from 11-21. I was told today that last week mine was
37!!!
I had loads of meds, was sleepy after them, like I said, but the good
news is that today my eye pressure is 19. Still a bit on the high side,
but okay.
I still have some inflammation but not as much. I still can't see
properly, but apparently, as yet, that's not too much to worry about, as
the retinal haemorrhage has mainly settled to the bottom of the eye in
clots, although there is some blood still in the vitreous humour, that's
why things look sepia.
It will take months, rather than weeks to clear, but I'm hoping for a
reasonable result in the end.

If I was retired, and had a pension, it wouldn't worry me too much. I
need to work though, for another 12 years. My employers have been quite
good, my job is still there for when I can go back, and if I am still
visionally impaired they intend to get adaptations so I can manage.
Don't praise them too much, though, they have to. A recent Disability
Discrimination Act has made it much tougher for employers if an existing
previously able-bodied employee becomes disabled "in service" i.e. while
still working for them.

Tweed




Kind of a shame when they have to make common decency the law isn't it?
Hopefully they will follow it with good grace as well.

Jo

Yes, I so agree with you, it's a shame., but the pressure to perform is
high, both in the private sector and the public - which I work in. Until
I got a report from an Occupational Health doctor, I had to buy my own pens.
The ones that were provided were faint and fine, cheap, you see, and I
couldn't read what people wanted, let alone write with one myself. So I
bought medium roller ball pens out of my own pocket, so I could continue to
work. Stupid, wasn't it?
The OH doc put paid to all that. She told them I must be provided with
them, and also all my team, so I could read their instructions. I must be
provided with a wheeled trolley to transport files from A to B as I mustn't
carry heavy weights (dangerous for fragile retinas). I must be allowed to
start late and finish early in the winter as I can't see in the dark. (they
don't pay me for this, tho')
They have had to do all this. Perhaps a little reluctantly but they've done
it. They'd be breaking the law if they didn't, so I now find myself in
quite a strong position ;-) instead of, like a few years ago, losing my job
like many newly disabled people used to do.
There is also a "quota" that firms employing more than a certain
number(can't remember what it is) have to employ a certain percentage of
disabled people.
Five years ago, I was as fit as anyone else. I hadn't a clue that this
would happen to me (it happens to other people, doesn't it?) Never
yourself.

Tweed

"Jo Firey" wrote in message
...

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...
Well, I had to go back to the hospital today for an opinion on my
recently operated upon eye.

I won't bore you with how long it was after my appointment time, that I
was seen. Hours. Anyway, I had my operation on Sept 7. Last week I was
in great pain because the pressure was up. I only found out today how
high it actually was. No wonder I was in such pain. The normal pressure
of the eye ranges from 11-21. I was told today that last week mine was
37!!!
I had loads of meds, was sleepy after them, like I said, but the good
news is that today my eye pressure is 19. Still a bit on the high side,
but okay.
I still have some inflammation but not as much. I still can't see
properly, but apparently, as yet, that's not too much to worry about, as
the retinal haemorrhage has mainly settled to the bottom of the eye in
clots, although there is some blood still in the vitreous humour, that's
why things look sepia.
It will take months, rather than weeks to clear, but I'm hoping for a
reasonable result in the end.

If I was retired, and had a pension, it wouldn't worry me too much. I
need to work though, for another 12 years. My employers have been quite
good, my job is still there for when I can go back, and if I am still
visionally impaired they intend to get adaptations so I can manage.
Don't praise them too much, though, they have to. A recent Disability
Discrimination Act has made it much tougher for employers if an existing
previously able-bodied employee becomes disabled "in service" i.e. while
still working for them.

Tweed




Kind of a shame when they have to make common decency the law isn't it?
Hopefully they will follow it with good grace as well.

Jo

Yes, I so agree with you, it's a shame., but the pressure to perform is
high, both in the private sector and the public - which I work in. Until
I got a report from an Occupational Health doctor, I had to buy my own pens.
The ones that were provided were faint and fine, cheap, you see, and I
couldn't read what people wanted, let alone write with one myself. So I
bought medium roller ball pens out of my own pocket, so I could continue to
work. Stupid, wasn't it?
The OH doc put paid to all that. She told them I must be provided with
them, and also all my team, so I could read their instructions. I must be
provided with a wheeled trolley to transport files from A to B as I mustn't
carry heavy weights (dangerous for fragile retinas). I must be allowed to
start late and finish early in the winter as I can't see in the dark. (they
don't pay me for this, tho')
They have had to do all this. Perhaps a little reluctantly but they've done
it. They'd be breaking the law if they didn't, so I now find myself in
quite a strong position ;-) instead of, like a few years ago, losing my job
like many newly disabled people used to do.
There is also a "quota" that firms employing more than a certain
number(can't remember what it is) have to employ a certain percentage of
disabled people.
Five years ago, I was as fit as anyone else. I hadn't a clue that this
would happen to me (it happens to other people, doesn't it?) Never
yourself.

Tweed

"mlbriggs" wrote in message
news

Many heartfelt purrs for a good outcome. MLB


Thanks very much, I'm hoping so.

Tweed

"mlbriggs" wrote in message
news

Many heartfelt purrs for a good outcome. MLB


Thanks very much, I'm hoping so.

Tweed

"mlbriggs" wrote in message
news

Many heartfelt purrs for a good outcome. MLB


Thanks very much, I'm hoping so.

Tweed

On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:17:42 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote:

The mention of cataracts reminded me of something. My aunt Jean who lived
in Columbus, OH, developed diabetes when she was a teenager, in the 1930's.
She became legally blind when she was in her 20's; IIRC this was in the
early 1940's. She could see shapes and colours but nothing else; just blur.
She could read extremely large print with the help of a lighted magnifying
lens.
snip
She called me on the phone after she recoverd from the surgery. Jill!! I
can SEE! *What?!* The doctor apparently did corrective laser surgery along
with the cataract removal and corrected her vision. Can you imagine being
able to SEE after 40 years of just blur? I was thrilled for her! She also
teased that her husband, who had passed on, always told her she was
beautiful. She said now that she could see herself in a mirror she realized
he'd been lying the whole time! LOL (she had a great sense of humour)
snip

I have an aunt who pretty much mirrors your aunt's story. As long as I
can remember she worn THICK glasses, had no peripheral vision, and was
legally blind for about ten years. Then, a couple years ago she had a
"new" procedure and could see for the first time since she was a teen.
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky

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On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:17:42 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote:

The mention of cataracts reminded me of something. My aunt Jean who lived
in Columbus, OH, developed diabetes when she was a teenager, in the 1930's.
She became legally blind when she was in her 20's; IIRC this was in the
early 1940's. She could see shapes and colours but nothing else; just blur.
She could read extremely large print with the help of a lighted magnifying
lens.
snip
She called me on the phone after she recoverd from the surgery. Jill!! I
can SEE! *What?!* The doctor apparently did corrective laser surgery along
with the cataract removal and corrected her vision. Can you imagine being
able to SEE after 40 years of just blur? I was thrilled for her! She also
teased that her husband, who had passed on, always told her she was
beautiful. She said now that she could see herself in a mirror she realized
he'd been lying the whole time! LOL (she had a great sense of humour)
snip

I have an aunt who pretty much mirrors your aunt's story. As long as I
can remember she worn THICK glasses, had no peripheral vision, and was
legally blind for about ten years. Then, a couple years ago she had a
"new" procedure and could see for the first time since she was a teen.
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky

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On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:17:42 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote:

The mention of cataracts reminded me of something. My aunt Jean who lived
in Columbus, OH, developed diabetes when she was a teenager, in the 1930's.
She became legally blind when she was in her 20's; IIRC this was in the
early 1940's. She could see shapes and colours but nothing else; just blur.
She could read extremely large print with the help of a lighted magnifying
lens.
snip
She called me on the phone after she recoverd from the surgery. Jill!! I
can SEE! *What?!* The doctor apparently did corrective laser surgery along
with the cataract removal and corrected her vision. Can you imagine being
able to SEE after 40 years of just blur? I was thrilled for her! She also
teased that her husband, who had passed on, always told her she was
beautiful. She said now that she could see herself in a mirror she realized
he'd been lying the whole time! LOL (she had a great sense of humour)
snip

I have an aunt who pretty much mirrors your aunt's story. As long as I
can remember she worn THICK glasses, had no peripheral vision, and was
legally blind for about ten years. Then, a couple years ago she had a
"new" procedure and could see for the first time since she was a teen.
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky

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