I hope you read this from the waiting area in your ophthalmologists office.
Just in case I wasn't clear enough:
Flashing lights --> potentially bad juju --> see ophthalmologist now
Eye problems
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I hope you read this from the waiting area in your ophthalmologists office.
Just in case I wasn't clear enough:
Flashing lights --> potentially bad juju --> see ophthalmologist now
Abuck
Ultimate Member
It may or may not be a retinal detachment. The only way to know for sure is to be seen by someone qualified. As soon as possible. If it IS a problem with the retina, the sooner it is fixed the better. If you let is go, you could lose some or all of your vision in the eye, and rather quickly. You need to call a retina specialist immediately, if you have not already. I'm up to 7 eye procedures, including 3 detached retinas, and vitrectomies on both eyes, and thankfully I'm still 20/20. That is because I have great eye docs, and I called ASAP when I noticed issues.
Yep. Been there done that. Went to my ophtamologist just a
couple years back with similar symptoms and was told the vitreous was probably shrinking.
However, flashes can sometimes be a sign of occular migraines (I have those, but different visual symptoms than flashes) or, more serious, a retinal detachment.
I noticed my flashes when shifting my eyes back and forth rapidly....but mainly when the light was dim or I was in the dark.
sleev-les
Gata Needs His Gat
My doctor just had a seminar about floaters and a new laser treatment that can help deal with them. Her name is Dr. Diala. She's great. She treats my Diabetic Retinopathy which is a whole other issues that I haven't seen mentioned in this thread. I get laser and injections to treat it. At some point I may need a vitrectomy due to other little bleeds in my eye from tension on the veins and scare tissue from laser. Its not bad and the vitrectomy guarantees a cataract so I'm trying to hold off and the docs seem to think I'm not in any danger with the little bleeds I get sometimes.
SCV/SAR Patriot
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Highly recommended:
Leon Strauss
Optometrists /Ophthalmologists
1777 Reisterstown Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
Phone number (410) 484-5550
Leon Strauss
Optometrists /Ophthalmologists
1777 Reisterstown Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
Phone number (410) 484-5550
Prisca Diala is my ophthalmologist as well. She has been my doctor for about 10 years or more and she is thorough and can communicate in English and not doctorese.
Thread ressurection as I can’t remember if it was this thread or another that I mentioned the discretionary “floaters only vitrectomy” I was waiting on;
Kudos to surgeons Ralph Ousler and T. Edward Williams at Graystone Eye Clinic in Boone, NC - -
First (right) eye was this morning and I can honestly attest it was hands THE ABSOLUTE FINEST light show I have ever seen in 59 years on this Earth!
I am told my pain thresholds are ridiculously high (guess cuzza all the heartbreaks I had as a young man?) but, so far, no pain (unless I look down, move quickly or don’t duck in time after the wife swings on me!), some minor discomfort and the occasional feeling like there is a piece of pine cone, mulch, pineapple skin or crab shell stuck under my eyelids. Mind over matter time ....
Post op is tomorrow when patch comes off and then left eye is end of October.
It’ll all be worth it if those dagummed floaters, black dots and “air boogers” are gone next time I’ma iron sightin’ at 100 yds and out!
Kudos to surgeons Ralph Ousler and T. Edward Williams at Graystone Eye Clinic in Boone, NC - -
First (right) eye was this morning and I can honestly attest it was hands THE ABSOLUTE FINEST light show I have ever seen in 59 years on this Earth!
I am told my pain thresholds are ridiculously high (guess cuzza all the heartbreaks I had as a young man?) but, so far, no pain (unless I look down, move quickly or don’t duck in time after the wife swings on me!), some minor discomfort and the occasional feeling like there is a piece of pine cone, mulch, pineapple skin or crab shell stuck under my eyelids. Mind over matter time ....
Post op is tomorrow when patch comes off and then left eye is end of October.
It’ll all be worth it if those dagummed floaters, black dots and “air boogers” are gone next time I’ma iron sightin’ at 100 yds and out!
Its amazing that everyone here has so much medical experience to give advice against trained medical professionals. A few points after 33 yrs in medicine and 5 years in Opthalmology
- haziness in the lens is called a (early) cataract. Nothing is done until it matures, that is, gets worse. Not all do.
- floaters aren't hairs, they are pieces of vitreous that have broken off from the main mass. Harmless and not treated. Even the large vitreous tear I had 2 years ago required no treatment although took 6weeks to normalize
- a retinal detachment is described as an 'ascending veil' because it's a vision LOSS from the bottom of the visual field going up as the retina continues to detach. If vision is blurry, double or anything but gone, no detachment
-Optometrists are very well trained in diagnosing eye diseases and making appropriate referrals to Ophthalmologists. They aren't in the business of missing important ocular findings. The Optom I see at JHH White Marsh even has a PhD in Ocular Diseases
-You may want to see a specialist but end up paying the bill yourself. The next step if you're not satisfied may be to go to another Optometrist for a second opinion. If it ends up on your dime it will be cheaper especially if the findings and recommendations are the same.
- haziness in the lens is called a (early) cataract. Nothing is done until it matures, that is, gets worse. Not all do.
- floaters aren't hairs, they are pieces of vitreous that have broken off from the main mass. Harmless and not treated. Even the large vitreous tear I had 2 years ago required no treatment although took 6weeks to normalize
- a retinal detachment is described as an 'ascending veil' because it's a vision LOSS from the bottom of the visual field going up as the retina continues to detach. If vision is blurry, double or anything but gone, no detachment
-Optometrists are very well trained in diagnosing eye diseases and making appropriate referrals to Ophthalmologists. They aren't in the business of missing important ocular findings. The Optom I see at JHH White Marsh even has a PhD in Ocular Diseases
-You may want to see a specialist but end up paying the bill yourself. The next step if you're not satisfied may be to go to another Optometrist for a second opinion. If it ends up on your dime it will be cheaper especially if the findings and recommendations are the same.
Not sure who you are responding to. For the bolded, who are you to decide. You probably aren't aware of the high suicide rate by floater sufferers because doctors (like you) tell them they are harmless and their brain will learn to ignore them. Fortunately, slsc98 found a doctor that recognizes the psychological aspect of floaters.
threegun
Active Member
“Medical error—the third leading cause of death in the US” estimated 251,454 deaths. Always question professionals, keep in mind that half of them finished in the bottom half of their class.
Abuck
Ultimate Member
Wow, awesome bedside manner there doc. I see a thread about people, myself included, that are sharing personal experience with eye issues, trying to help one another. Not sure how exactly you take offense to that.
I already have 1 eye doc with a god complex, who did my cataracts. He IS good, and he knows it. Will ask a question though and then just talk right over you as you try and answer. It’s frustrating, and he’s lost many patients due to his personality.
I’m thankful for all the docs that have seen and worked on me. But the big thing was being aware of the signs of any issues, and addressing them in a timely manner. So I see 20/20 after 7 procedures. My sister wasn’t seen immediately and her retinal detachment has been problematic due to that.
I think anything to promote awareness of potential loss of vision, and how to deal with that, is a good thing. It’s scary to think of losing sight in one or both eyes, and I’ve seen waiting rooms full of people with eye issues. And until you wear an eye patch or shield, you really never know how many people you interact with constantly, that have been through minor and major eye issues. So realizing that you aren’t alone, and that there is hope for a good outcome is comforting. But it also hits home with the sobering reality that vision loss is a real possibility as well.
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Still amazed. Try to educate the non medical folks who have no problems giving bad advice based on faulty knowledge of medical facts and anatomy then catch crap from them.
Yes Capt Obvious there are extreme cases of everything but the OP wasn't describing floaters requiring vitrectomy which is fairly rare. A GP could have seen that much less the optometrist. I even used my vitreal tear, not floaters, as an example of times when vitreous issues require time as the only treatment.
I have worn eye patches, had corneal abrasions and visual field loses called hemianopsias. And as stated, working as a PA for a few years with an Ophthalmologist added to my knowledge base.
I was stating facts, clarifying misinformation and recommending courses of actions in an order that would be rationale, acceptable to insurance companies and specialists, and cost effective to the patient. Won't happen again
Yes Capt Obvious there are extreme cases of everything but the OP wasn't describing floaters requiring vitrectomy which is fairly rare. A GP could have seen that much less the optometrist. I even used my vitreal tear, not floaters, as an example of times when vitreous issues require time as the only treatment.
I have worn eye patches, had corneal abrasions and visual field loses called hemianopsias. And as stated, working as a PA for a few years with an Ophthalmologist added to my knowledge base.
I was stating facts, clarifying misinformation and recommending courses of actions in an order that would be rationale, acceptable to insurance companies and specialists, and cost effective to the patient. Won't happen again
Well, I just got back from enjoying 3 boxes of .22LR through a new-to-me Ruger 22/45 - using ONLY IRONS - at 25 and 50 yards.
Sight alignment so crisp it is hard to describe in mere words ... heck, I CAN SEE THE DAMN ‘X’ INSIDE THE BULL of the 25yd pistol repair center!!!!
This is FOUR DAYS after a one-hour procedure that involves no pain (to me anyway, I understand some people nearly heaving at the idea of what the procedure involves).
Can’t get in to get the remaining (left) eye done quick enough. If anything changes, I’ll update.
For now, color me happily (and quite effectively) using open sights, once again!
Sight alignment so crisp it is hard to describe in mere words ... heck, I CAN SEE THE DAMN ‘X’ INSIDE THE BULL of the 25yd pistol repair center!!!!
This is FOUR DAYS after a one-hour procedure that involves no pain (to me anyway, I understand some people nearly heaving at the idea of what the procedure involves).
Can’t get in to get the remaining (left) eye done quick enough. If anything changes, I’ll update.
For now, color me happily (and quite effectively) using open sights, once again!
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Had a scare this week. Huge shadow in my right eye that was obviously a floater, but basically my entire vertical field of vision.
Then blurriness and flashes, so got right into the doc.
Says it's just age related vitreous floater and not a retinal tear but wants me back in a month.
Of course it's driving me nuts trying to work at a computer with this giant sperm shaped shadow in my eye.
Then blurriness and flashes, so got right into the doc.
Says it's just age related vitreous floater and not a retinal tear but wants me back in a month.
Of course it's driving me nuts trying to work at a computer with this giant sperm shaped shadow in my eye.
I had that a couple of months ago. I have a big floater I call "the rabbit" I stopped hitting the brakes when it hops across my vision a while back. Still annoying. I might get a vitrectomy.
rocket1331
Member
- Jul 9, 2014
- 82
I'd highly recommend seeking a second opinion, possibly looking for a specialist that can maybe provide addition insight or options. It may be inconvenient to do so, or maybe even costly depending on your insurance coverage, but when it comes to eyesight, I think it's worth it. Even if only to validate the original diagnosis and have some piece of mind, but hopefully also some relief.
I'm not doctor but I have a long history of eye issues including 2 vitrectomies. Go see a retinal specialist. Generally, and I mean this loosely, when you get a vertical "curtain" if you will, it's a sign of a detached retina. I wouldn't wait. Good luck.
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