Detached Retina
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From: Salt Lake City, Utah
RE: Detached Retina
ORIGINAL: billnourse
Thanks for the good wishes and prayers. After a complete exam it seems that there is not a complete detachment, just some kind of sagging and nothing was required. Dr. said I would eventually get used to the floaties I see going in front of my eye.
John,
It just came on all at once. At night I would see flashes of light out of the corner of my eye. In bright light I see floaties that roam around in my vision and look a little like cob webs, or little black ghosts.
Again, Thanks everyone.
Bill
Thanks for the good wishes and prayers. After a complete exam it seems that there is not a complete detachment, just some kind of sagging and nothing was required. Dr. said I would eventually get used to the floaties I see going in front of my eye.
John,
It just came on all at once. At night I would see flashes of light out of the corner of my eye. In bright light I see floaties that roam around in my vision and look a little like cob webs, or little black ghosts.
Again, Thanks everyone.
Bill
Hope everything works out for you.
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From: Appling GA
RE: Detached Retina
Damned trailer trash!! Sorry to hear of your troubles, get well soon.
Floaties are normal, people have them from birth. I think when you notice them suddenly along flashing lights isa sign that you need to get checked out.
Also out of the blue, your eyes are the only part of your body that never grows, they are the same size now as when you were born.
BTW I also claim Zombies disclaimer
Floaties are normal, people have them from birth. I think when you notice them suddenly along flashing lights isa sign that you need to get checked out.
Also out of the blue, your eyes are the only part of your body that never grows, they are the same size now as when you were born.
BTW I also claim Zombies disclaimer
ORIGINAL: billnourse
Well, I didn't get to ride yesterday like I have Planned. I spen most of the day in the Emergency Room waiting room. Suspected culprit is a detached retina. Will find out more today as I have an emergency appointment with an eye doc. but from what I have found on the WEB, it might be a while before I ride again.
Guess the cursefrom the trailer guys is working.
Bill
Well, I didn't get to ride yesterday like I have Planned. I spen most of the day in the Emergency Room waiting room. Suspected culprit is a detached retina. Will find out more today as I have an emergency appointment with an eye doc. but from what I have found on the WEB, it might be a while before I ride again.
Guess the cursefrom the trailer guys is working.
Bill
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From: Eastern Massachusetts
RE: Detached Retina
Sounds as if you might have a vitreous detachment - far less serious than a retinal detachment and actually quite common [50% of the population by age 65]. The vitreous is the gel that fills the interior of the eye (the globe) and is attached in a circular fashion towards the front and behind the iris (the blue, green, brown tissue with the pupil) and also attached in the very back at the face of the optic nerve.
Well, as we ALL get older (ahem) the vitreous gel liquifies a bit and shrinks, putting a bit of traction on part of the attachment either forward or in the rear. The traction can cause sparklies in one part of the vision of one eye ( somewhat persistent but intermittent) as it pulls against its attachment. It's the opposite of tapping on the outside of the eye with your finger tip which can also cause sparklies or flashes - same process - but in this case you're physically doing from the outside and the vitreous traction does the same thing from the inside.
Anyway, often the vitreous gel will pull away or detach, a common and NOT sight threatening event (remember 50% of the population eventually). This can cause the floaters or spots. Actually, floaters or spots are far more common just as an aging change (again, SORRY!) and more often independent of any vitreous changes.
But, the symptoms are the same as a far more serious retinal detachment and should be seen by an eye care professional (ophthalmologist or optometrist) and have a dilated exam to rule out any retinal problem.
Hope this helps - in short don't worry as long as the Doc got to look at it...
After all, as Mark Twain said, "Once you're goin' downhill, you pick up speed".
Ride Safe
Well, as we ALL get older (ahem) the vitreous gel liquifies a bit and shrinks, putting a bit of traction on part of the attachment either forward or in the rear. The traction can cause sparklies in one part of the vision of one eye ( somewhat persistent but intermittent) as it pulls against its attachment. It's the opposite of tapping on the outside of the eye with your finger tip which can also cause sparklies or flashes - same process - but in this case you're physically doing from the outside and the vitreous traction does the same thing from the inside.
Anyway, often the vitreous gel will pull away or detach, a common and NOT sight threatening event (remember 50% of the population eventually). This can cause the floaters or spots. Actually, floaters or spots are far more common just as an aging change (again, SORRY!) and more often independent of any vitreous changes.
But, the symptoms are the same as a far more serious retinal detachment and should be seen by an eye care professional (ophthalmologist or optometrist) and have a dilated exam to rule out any retinal problem.
Hope this helps - in short don't worry as long as the Doc got to look at it...
After all, as Mark Twain said, "Once you're goin' downhill, you pick up speed".
Ride Safe
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From: The Peach State
RE: Detached Retina
Best of luck Bill and I hope it doesn't keep you off themuch, if any. Glad to hear it not as serious as first feared.
And thank you doctorharrison for that most informative reply. Amazing the things you can learn around this place sometimes.
And thank you doctorharrison for that most informative reply. Amazing the things you can learn around this place sometimes.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Kansas
RE: Detached Retina
I hope things go well with your eyes Bill. That can be a very scary deal when they don't work well. I hope you are able to get on the bike and ride as soon as the wather gets agreeable. God speed to your recovery.
Phil
Phil
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From: Southern Colorado
RE: Detached Retina
Hey good buddy....just read this post and I'm sure glad it wasn't as serious as first thought. I hope it isn't permanent and we get to share the road for a few more miles.
Al
Al
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RE: Detached Retina
Sorry to hear about your problem. Hopefully it will be sorted out in short order, and you'll be back on your bike soon. Good luck.
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