Thanks Shiela I am 66 years old I am on my 14th day after surgery. I feel so positive after watching your video I had dreadful feeling of losing my left eye vision but I notice an improvement about 80 %. This has taught me to have patience I know I have a long way to recovery but feel hopeful. As for the facedown posturing was torture but I mastered the art of it now Thank you again for sharing❤
Thank you Sheila for this video. I'm going through this right now, 41 years old nearsighted. Totally came out of blue went from normal vision to almost blind in a week had emergency surgery the day after seeing the retina specialist thankfully they caught it early I guess but I had a complete detachment and a " giant tear " so thankful for the doctors and my family and support system
Thank you so much Sheila. You have done a great service by sharing your experience and these positive tips for recovery. My husband is facing this surgery and I feel much more equipped to help him make a full recovery after hearing your story. You are very brave and strong. I hope you are continuing to have good results. Many thanks and may God bless you!
Your attitude is AMAZING! I had 3 detachments in 2 weeks. 2 in right eye and one in left eye. now I am 3 months out with Scleral buckles and Sillicone Oil in both eyes. Seeing the doc in a few days to determine when to take out the Oil. A little nervous because things have been 'stable' for last 3 months - vision is far from perfect especially in right eye but I know I have to move on to the next phase and hopefully have no more detachments and better vision in the next few months.
@@princekumargaurav334d7 not much but with glasses I can drive OK. biggest problem is HUGE constant dry eye that can't be fixed with drops or anything.
Thank you for sharing your story and positive tips. I’m seeing this now three years later but having just gone through retina surgery I needed to hear some positive support. Thank you and I hope all is well!
I just went though a detached retinal surgery on my left eye and had a gas bubble inserted in my eye too. The Doctor told me today that the gas will take another 2 months to dissappear and before I can see properly again ( my left eye ) is still a bit blurry. Thanks for explaining your experiences and how you copped with the aftermath of your two types of surgery. I to am very thankful for the professionalism and modern technology that's available today as it wasn't that many years ago I would have lost my sight! I had my operation done in Halifax about 5 1/2 weeks ago. Thanks again for the video!
I just went though a detached retinal surgery on my left eye and had a gas bubble inserted in my eye too. The Doctor told me today that the gas will take another 2 months to dissappear and before I can see properly again ( my left eye ) is still a bit blurry. Thanks for explaining your experiences and how you copped with the aftermath of your two types of surgery. I to am very thankful for the professionalism and modern technology that's available today as it wasn't that many years ago I would have lost my sight! I had my operation done in Halifax about 5 1/2 weeks ago. Thanks again for the video!
@@anilhamercop9819 It's improving but the gas bubble is still visible. I now am able to drive after dark as long as I'm in an area with street lights. I drive short distances too just to play it safe. I go back to see my local optomologist on January 5th. Hang in there things will improve for just follow the doctor's orders and I'm sure you will be fine!
I am scheduled for a second surgery within six weeks in my left eye as I believe I developed what is called a PVR after my first reattachment. While I am 70 most of my problems have to do with age I don't know how I would have handle it if I were younger. I am happy to see your positive attitude and helpful hints on how to get through this difficult experience. Your presentation was very precise and sincere and I know it will be a great help to those having this procedure for the first time. Thank you Sheila for taking the time to make this video and good luck.
Wish I could Like this more than once. You covered everything from practical tips to emotional stress that is common. I love that you ended with gratitude. I’m terrified, but grateful because I have a macular hole and my eye doctor told me that his eye doctor had that just fifteen years ago and nothing could be done and he just went blind. At least I have a chance.
Hoping that this message finds you with all of the troubles behind you. You certainly have created a well-thought protocols and positions for the positioning. I know how horrible it is as I’ve had 4 retinal surgeries and am now experiencing double vision. I will tell my doctor about this when I see him. I also had the cataract surgery and that one is a breeze compared to any retinal issue. It’s an anxious and sometimes terrifying time because it is imperative to the patient to position correctly to hold that retina down. What you and others have had to do truly requires super human tenacity to complete the patient’s part of the work! Wishing you a bright future with your 20/20 vision enjoying all the miracles that there are to see! Many thanks for your well-thought out details on this subject. You are helping so many!
Thanks for sharing, I have to go for emergency left eye retina detached after 24hrs knowing,1st they put a gas Ballon or bubbles 2nd day they make sure that my retina is attached 3rd day my surgeon did the laser after 5 hours to look down then 2 weeks sleep sitting position after lying on my back only,every wk I have to go for check up my healing process takes me 9 was exactly 8weeks the bubbles is gone by itself,thank you to St.Michael hospital specialist now I have 20/20 vision
Wow, I have been so lucky as my posturing just involved sitting bolt upright for 45 minutes in each waking hour and sleeping on my left side with two pillows at night! They even let me play guitar which has helped a lot. I do not have to do the positioning anymore as I am beyond 12 days into recovery. The gas bubble is beginning to shrink now and I see a slit of 'normal' vision at the very top of my eye. Thank you for your words of encouragement just what I needed to hear. How are you doing now? Tony
Thank you so much for your video and tips. I watched this when I was researching my macular hole a month ago and now I am watching it again for inspiration!
just wanted to say I saw this video right now and I was very impressed with your information and it was helpful. I just had my vitrectomy procedure last week. just waiting on the damn level to go in my eye. this really helped me. I was hemorrhaging really bad for my blood vessels and now I can see a lot better. I wish I could have seen this video earlier though. thank you so much and God bless you you are a wonderful person.
hi, I don't usually comment on anyone's video unless it's worth, but I felt immensely responsible as a caregiver and positive that I have a chance to serve and help my dad who just had a retinal attachment surgery today. thanks n may God keep you in pink of health always. Dr. Gaurav Bhagra
Thank you. I'm in my 5Th day of recovery. I had a retinal detachment and retinal spiral vein occlusion. I received the bubble. I am having to lay face down. I am also lying on my right side. I switch for comfort. Thank you for sharing !
Thank you for taking the time in researching and working all of this out for the rest of us that are having to go thru eye surgeries. You have worked out so many problems with more solutions than I would have ever thought of. I've had a detached retina with the oil solution (instead of the gas bubble) so I was allowed to sleep on my side at night with my head down slightly. I still have to have the oil taken out later ... then later on cataract surgeries. Your positive attitude and encouragement is much appreciated by everyone who watches this video. I'm so glad that it's worked out well for you ... and as you said, Thank God we live in a time where we have doctors and improved surgeries for everything. God Bless you and your family.
Hello Sheila. Thank you for your time and video. At first I thought it was the contact put in after cataract surgery. Went straight from eye doctor to emergency room. Saw eye doctors on Tuesday had surgery on Friday. Good luck to ALL of us and continue to think positive. The hardest part is the sleeping positions.
Thank you Sheila for the awesome tips. I'll be getting my retina surgery very soon and I'm thankful for the valuable information you were so kind to share.
Thank you for the info. My surgery was about a week ago. I saw the doctor and he said I could now lift my head. Every video stated about two weeks. When I look at my eye one is straight and the other is off to the side. I still have the gas bubble. After watching your video I think I will follow your lead and keep my head down another week. Thank you for the advice.
Thank you for posting your video. It helped me during my recovery from this horrible surgery. Many of your tips not only made it more comfortable and tolerable, but also helped me understand the whole process. I wish you the best and hope neither one of us will have to repeat this process again.
Hi Sheila, thanks for your video, your tips are great, and your words of encouragement too. I will be undergoing "macular hole" repair surgery and the aftercare is much the same as yours for one week I have to lay face down. I feel somewhat better after watching your video as I have many worries about the process. Thanks again and I wish you great success with your eyes! :) Ann
Thank you for your video. I can see it wasn't easy, but I admire you for your commitment to do this right. My surgery is coming soon and the sharing of your experience helps motivate me to be positive through this uncomfortable time. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing. I had a retina detachment right eye. The eye surgeon did a vitrectomy, laser retinopexy and inserted a gas bubble about a week ago. My detachment was at the top and I had to sleep upright to ensure that the bubble is pushing the retina into place. It's really causing a heavy back pain but at least I don't have to tilt my head down all the time.
Thank you so much for your honest experience and tips to get through this. I wish I had seen this before my vitrectomy. I finished my 2 week face down period. I'm still healing and can't wait to have my sight back in my eye.
My husband is having surgery Monday. We aren’t 100% certain what they are doing exactly as he saw an advanced eye Dr today followed by a retina specialist. I think we will also have that same surgery you had on your right eye (the more serious one). I have lots of faith it will all go well and also millions of questions. We were not told he would have to go back in for laser treatment. Thank you for posting this video!
Great video it really helped me get trough my recovery. It's been two months since my surgery and my doctor has given me the ok to go back to work I thank god everything is going ok and hope it continues
Thank you so much...I went to the specialist referred by my opthamologist because of a "possibly macular pucker" No urgency was indicated to me and I waited more than 2 wks before I made it to the retina specialist. Needless to say...I was in shock and terror when he told me I could not leave his office as I needed to immediately have emergency procedure for retinal tear - if I left, I could possibly end up losing my sight. This happened on a Friday and I am to see the specialist on Monday for checkup on the freezing & gas bubble placed for the tear. The hardest part for me has been the head placement and not being impressed upon what I can or can't do physically - Your video gave me a lot of insight as to what I have to do & WHY it is so imporant. Thank you so much.
Thanks Sheila. Watching this now, face down, after surgery. I just got a new iPhone a couple weeks ago and it really helps to be able to watch videos to pass the time.
Thank you for this helpful information! I had a detachment in the left eye in December 2010. Scleral Buckle was performed and I did not have to be face down. Going in for surgery on Monday for second retinal detachment. They will perform a vitrectomy and insert a gas bubble. I will be face down for two weeks. I do have a massage table and a rental chair that has the mirrors so I can watch TV. Your video was very helpful! Thank you!
Thanks so much for making this video. Good information. I’m watching this in April 2021 and am grateful that I can rent a package of three pieces of equipment to help me with facedown recovery. I hope this info helps anyone getting vitrectomy surgery now. I have two procedures to be done before the surgery, so waiting nervously for a date. I’m also lucky because my surgeon will just do the cataract surgery while he’s in there as he knows cataracts are inevitable.
What a wonderful and honest video. Thank you for the tips and sharing your story. We’ve also been to Toronto western and also st.michaels. Your video helped immensely. Thank you from a. Fellow Canadian :)
Thank you for sharing your experience. It really helps as much of what you speak of is not covered in post operative directions. Actually I had few other than lie facing down. I know it is an invasive surgery but I am 3 days into a recovery from a vitrectomy and no idea if it worked. I know everybody’s case is different. However, when did you first start seeing improvement in your vision? Your advice to visualize a successful operation and giving thanks for the incredible technology and health care professionals is truly inspiring. Thank you and glad to hear things turned out well for you.
It is now three weeks after the operation for me. I was given clearance a week ago to return to more or less normal life. That is, no more lying face down 24/7. The gas that I had injected into my eye finally disappeared yesterday. My sight has not returned to the way it was before. However, I have to give it time. My eye is still red but the swelling has subsided and the eyelid is almost back to normal. Straight lines appear wavy as others had reported.and things are not completely clear. I had a silicone band placed that will increase my myopia. This might be some of the blurry vision.. However, I am not sure yet if the macula has been affected. It does seem a little more foggy in the centre of my vision. Anyway, I have some vision now and I hope in time, things will continue to improve. I just wanted to share my experience for others who may be going through this and not knowing what to expect.
It is now September 20, 2018 and I had cataract surgery on my right eye because I had a vitrectomy and still do not require glasses because both my eyes are fine.
Superb.....just watched in the UK after undergoing surgery to reattach retina in left eye at the John Ratcliffe Hospital in Oxford late last night. Thank you so much.
Thank you, I had the gas bubble procedure 6 months ago, things are getting better but I still have floaters and wavy vision. Hoping to reach a balanced vision in both eyes someday. What prevents me from achieving better vision in the affected eye that I have an epiretinal membrane which causes vision distortion. Only a vitrectomy surgery can repair it in case it progresses. My sincere advise to all. Have your retina checked continuously and make sure to act early early early in case you experience any symptoms. Iam 67 and been near sighted since I was 14
Wow great examples, I’m in my 3rd week of vitrectomy, buckle and gas bubble on right eye. I am not sure if I have silicone or fluid yet. I have had the right side of my head scalp to be sensitive. Keeping my head down like to drove my crazy but I did it. I know I have 80% bubble; what ever that means. I had my surgery at Duke Hospital in NC, USA. You look very young for this to happen too, I am 69 yrs old. Thanks
Day 2, had fluids removed and gas bubble inserted.. Thanks for making this video and sharing your information. And even more so, thanks for stating your worries and the positive outlook you had and that "I" should keep.
thank you very much for your insights. Tomorrow I'm going for the same procedure and I feel less stressed thanks to you.. All the blessings from Mexico City.. !
had cataract surgery 1st a year ago....had the YAG for "2nd" cataract. 6mos. later..which caused the retina detachment 3mos later from macular edema ....could not lie on my back nor stomach anyway......I slept on either side w/ face down as much as I could!! ( buckle, bubble & vitrectomy) it's been a l-o-n-g haul......could not do steroid drops afterwards so they did multiple shots in my eye.........it's now 6 wks later.........still totally bloodshot MD said it will be months before driving and to be healed enough to get glasses. Audible Books are a blessing!!..Your tips were helpful
Thank you so much for sharing. I have had my right eye lasered twice and still detached so having surgery Friday. I am thankful for you sharing. I plan on doing all you said. I thankfully already have a message table.
I’m day 7 post op. Crapping myself. Great video. I wasn’t given a huge amount of postural care advice- no where near as detailed as your video. It might depend on the extent of the detachment (I hope) as I was only advised to lie face down for 24 hrs. Then I’m daytime, head level, sleep face/ cheek down- never head up My main problem is being off work, cancelling my patients and trying to be invisible at home to a wife who looks angry at me for not helping out and a special needs son who doesn’t understand why I can’t play with him It’s only day 7. I feel useless redundant and no longer vital. It’s only day 7
@@richt5986 oh wow. On day 13 I had post op review. Discharged. Then I saw residual nasal shadow - went to their A+E - told normal healing. Flashers and floaters again on early December. Seen again in late December - told no probs - again from original surgery. 3 weeks later not improving - then the visual distortion on 24 Jan - got checked - big bleed now mac off - further surgery and cryo and laser and 7 days on my face. This time been off work with planned phased return from April. My rt eye VA is down - hoping new lens prescription helps - but got residual hall of mirrors effect from mac off. Its been a dick punch - getting support through the Facebook group. I had no risk factors and the red flags did not register on repeated slit lamp checks. It will happen again. So I’m gonna roll with these punches
A great vid! Just had my surgery today and s as lo your worries were my worries. But a positive attitude does wonders. I am also blessed to be strong in my faith - God has my back.
Great video Sheila, just wish I saw this last year before my operation.My macula was attached so my vision didn't come back 100% only 20 % and all distorted. I complaint for 3 years about floaters and flashing light but my optometrist told me that every thing was fine even my optomologist said he never saw a tear. Now I wish that I would of see another one .Lesson learn but at a great price.
Thank you so much for putting this video together. My left eye had a retinal detachment two weeks ago. Scary stuff. Your video was both informative and easy to understand. Love from Australia.
Im on day 7 post surgery with retinal detachment with a gas bubble and buckle. I go for my recheck next week. The hardest part is sleeping on my stomach all the time. Its better using the massage table. My surgeon also lasered all my lattice degeneration. Im 63 and feel blessed to have the surgery.
So very thankful for your video. Your experience is going to be super helpful for my Dad who will soon be having this surgery :( I sent this to the whole fam since we will be helping to take care of him post opp. Your extra attention to details and advice has been wonderful! thank you so much!!!
Thank you Sheila for this information that I just found. I am having retinal surgery with a vitrectomy tomorrow and I am scared witless. Your video has helped immensely as to what to expect postop. Your tips and tricks are great. Thank you!
I hope it went well - I had a vitrectomy and within two years a cataract surgery will be required. I had cataract surgery April 2018 and everything went well - I still do not need to wear glasses.
Thank you for your comprehensive video, it was very helpful. I have probably watched a couple dozen videos = Yours is one of the better ones. I have a macular hole, and the surgeon is recommending a vitrectomy. I was informed that I could be in the face position, anywhere from one week, to a month. I have arthritis in my neck, shoulders, and lower back. I’m also (naturally) top-heavy. = This is a huge NO for me, my body honestly cannot be in this position for an extended period of time. I’ll be contacting Guide Dogs for the Blind - Which is a much more viable option for me. Thankfully, I’m a huge dog lover! Hopefully optometry and the like, will evolve for folks that are unable to partake in this type of recovery. Stay well! 🌹
I loved Sheilas video.. She was very I formative.. Just had mine last Thurs..have sit straight up..90% of the day..I'm pretty miserable..but hers perked me up..Thanks!
Thank you Sheila so much for all the tips & sharing your experience.My father got his surgery done today,I was literally shaking & horrified thinking what would happen ..this & that.your video is very positive ,made me feel relaxed.I am going to recommend all your tips to my father .love from India.be healthy & enjoy life.
Good luck to you and make sure you position yourself exactly as the surgeon requests for 24 hours 7 days or however long it takes - if you have any questions please ask
hi sheila, thanks for your video i find it very interesting. How do i get in touch with Dr.Mark Mandelcorn? I was diagnosed with the same condition a week ago
Thank you so much for sharing your story and tips. I’m scheduled to do my surgery in the next few weeks and am scared for it not to work. But I have faith that it will all work out for the best
Thank for sharing. It was helpful. The flashes of light are super bright. The black floaters never go away as they are parts of the eye or blood. They float to the bottom of the eye. A surgeon can remove (vacuum?) the floater material out.
Thank you for sharing your insights, Sheila. I am having retinal surgery next week and needed some advice on how best to keep my face down for a week or two!. Your video helped a lot.
Buy a massage table before your surgery - Costco or Canadian tire has them. Keep your face down 24/7 - its like when you set glue - you want to put it in vice grips so it sets. Same situation when you have your face down - it will push the gas bubble up against the retina to set it in place for good. Even though it will be horrible it is worth the 100% effort.
Awesome video Sheila! Very informative and straight to the point! We understand that sleeping face down can be quite the endeavor so if you're ever in this situation again, we'd love to help you out. We've created a recovery device that helps you sleep comfortably face down. Let us know and we'll send one out :)
I'm in Toronto as well. I had gas in my eye yesterday, and having the laser surgery tomorrow, Friday. I have to keep my head tilted 45 degrees angle 90% of the time for 10 days. Not getting much sleep, and no appetite at all. Had I gone to the doctor 2 days later, I would have lost all my vision in the right eye.
Ryan Wells A lot. My eye was -7. Now it is -1. So I can see much better long distance. However, got a ball in the eye 8 months ago resulting in a scar on the retina. Blurry and dark vision in the central area of the vision. This will be fixed with injections in the eye.
Ryan Wells I didn’t mention that a month later, a tear was found in the other retina. This time, I had to spend 55 minutes or more each hour day and nights looking down straight to the floor for 3 weeks! I listened to a lot of songs to spend time! 😂
Ryan Wells last comment: The ophthalmologist I saw a few months ago told me that he has never seen during her career someone with so many eye problems as I have. She was confused when she examined my glasses. They are monofocal. She saw them in books at the university but never saw real ones.
I have to go tomorrow to my eye doctor..we are assuming a detached retina, but I'm hoping not. A lot of flashes in corner of my eye. Your video is great and is prepping me for what may come. I hope with all my heart this isn't the case. Just wanted to say thanks for doing this regardless.
thank you so much for this valuable information. Unfortunately my surgeon and his assistants give precious little instruction or guidance and my surgery is only days away which has escalated my anxiety about the whole proceedure. btw, I had to sign a 5 year contract to only use this surgeon and his office for eye issues. I'd never heard of that before. I know that no matter what anyone says or does, it's the bottom line that matters to them. Thankfully I have 3 insurance coverages.
Thank you for this! I’m 7 days post op, trying to get some motivation for the second week. Only 23 years old and I knew nothing about retinal detachments even though I have a -8.00 script. How eye opening! Haha, making jokes still.
@@raizenperez1358 I’m doing great! Sorry what symptoms?? I’m looking to get cataract surgery in the next month or so since the vitrectomy caused a cataract. :( I’m used to it at this point but kind of just use my good eye for everything. At first I used to have major migraines since I look through different eyes but I’ve gotten used to it. The body really adjusts and the good eye overcompensates. Don’t be scared ❤️💕
@@intothewild5068 thank you for replying. I went to the doctor this February was told to look out for the Symptoms: floaters, seeing black dots and flashes. I haven’t seen symptoms but I’m starting to realise that after running and sometimes when it super bright I see some floaters but then it goes away. I’m scared 1) to loose my vision and 2) what’s the gonna happen when I go back to the doctors about it. So I’m guessing you’re vision is back to how it was?
@@raizenperez1358 you should see if you can get an appointment with a retina doctor because they can laser your eye to prevent a retina detachment(it was too late for my right eye because liquid got into the back of it through the holes and detached my retina… but he checked my left eye and the holes were even worse but that same day he was able to laser my left eye up and it’s been perfect ever since. When my retina detached… I didn’t have symptoms, my vision just pretty much went black within the next 12 hours as it was detaching. Physical activity could cause floaters but it doesn’t mean there’s a detachment. Do you have someone in your area that specializes in retina? Other eye doctors don’t even have the equipment to see those tears 🥲
I had to be face down for a week. I could sit up for 10 minutes every hour to eat, go to the bathroom etc. Then for the next 4-6 weeks I could alternate left or right side. After about 8 weeks I could finally sleep on my back. Throughout all of this there was no bending or lifting. My strategy to prevent rolling onto my back was to safety pin a sock with a tennis ball inside it to the back of my shirt. To keep water out of my eyes I wore swim goggles in the shower! LOL. My original prescription was -11.00 left eye, -12.00. My surgeon opted to not to laser my opposite eye. My depth perception was/is completely off. It makes to extremely tough, I am an illustrator. The procedure has caused my cataracts in my right (the detached retina side) eye to develop more quickly.
I just completed my fourth retina surgery in eight weeks. Each time after the surgery it detached again. Hopefully this fourth surgery will work. How long did it take you to be able to see and to what degree were you able to see over what period of time?
I had vitrectomy 15 months ago. I sm in New Zealand but thankfully only had to be face down for 3 days. Was allowed to put head upright 10 mins every hour to eat and drink.
I have one coming up on the 8th-- BAD one-- old cataract has to come out first-- and he said on scale of 1-10 mine is a 15 or more.. so could cause a lot of damage trying to get it out.. and then he's doing a vitrectormy at the same time- removing the vitreous. (using Silicon oil replacement- last longer on bad cases...then i go on 15th of Octrober for retinal re-attachment surgery for maybe the FIRST of many.. and the drops they gave me was for BAD cases- lot stronger than normal.. It worried me when I went to what I thought was the best specialist in the area and he immediately referred me to "a specialist".. good thing is the OIL they're using doens't require all the special positioning.. I can do normal stuff 24 hours after the surgery.. and it can be left in indefinitely-- just checked each year for bubbles etc..
I’m 58 and scheduled for surgery on Monday 11 September... as I lie here face down your video brings me hope. Thanks.
Thanks Shiela
I am 66 years old I am on my 14th day after surgery. I feel so positive after watching your video I had dreadful feeling of losing my left eye vision but I notice an improvement about 80 %. This has taught me to have patience I know I have a long way to recovery but feel hopeful. As for the facedown posturing was torture but I mastered the art of it now Thank you again for sharing❤
Thank you Sheila for this video. I'm going through this right now, 41 years old nearsighted. Totally came out of blue went from normal vision to almost blind in a week had emergency surgery the day after seeing the retina specialist thankfully they caught it early I guess but I had a complete detachment and a " giant tear " so thankful for the doctors and my family and support system
How are you doing today?
Thank you so much Sheila. You have done a great service by sharing your experience and these positive tips for recovery. My husband is facing this surgery and I feel much more equipped to help him make a full recovery after hearing your story. You are very brave and strong. I hope you are continuing to have good results. Many thanks and may God bless you!
Your attitude is AMAZING! I had 3 detachments in 2 weeks. 2 in right eye and one in left eye. now I am 3 months out with Scleral buckles and Sillicone Oil in both eyes. Seeing the doc in a few days to determine when to take out the Oil. A little nervous because things have been 'stable' for last 3 months - vision is far from perfect especially in right eye but I know I have to move on to the next phase and hopefully have no more detachments and better vision in the next few months.
Virgil Johnson : Be strong Virgil, give us an update when you can.
How are you doing now
How much vision you restored
@@princekumargaurav334d7 not much but with glasses I can drive OK. biggest problem is HUGE constant dry eye that can't be fixed with drops or anything.
Hi, 2022 now. What is your update?
Thank you for sharing your story and positive tips. I’m seeing this now three years later but having just gone through retina surgery I needed to hear some positive support. Thank you and I hope all is well!
Thank you from down in coastal Georgia!
I just went though a detached retinal surgery on my left eye and had a gas bubble inserted in my eye too. The Doctor told me today that the gas will take another 2 months to dissappear and before I can see properly again ( my left eye ) is still a bit blurry. Thanks for explaining your experiences and how you copped with the aftermath of your two types of surgery. I to am very thankful for the professionalism and modern technology that's available today as it wasn't that many years ago I would have lost my sight! I had my operation done in Halifax about 5 1/2 weeks ago. Thanks again for the video!
I just went though a detached retinal surgery on my left eye and had a gas bubble inserted in my eye too. The Doctor told me today that the gas will take another 2 months to dissappear and before I can see properly again ( my left eye ) is still a bit blurry. Thanks for explaining your experiences and how you copped with the aftermath of your two types of surgery. I to am very thankful for the professionalism and modern technology that's available today as it wasn't that many years ago I would have lost my sight! I had my operation done in Halifax about 5 1/2 weeks ago. Thanks again for the video!
@@charliesheldrake8597 can you see clear now?also done same for me yesterday
@@anilhamercop9819 It's improving but the gas bubble is still visible. I now am able to drive after dark as long as I'm in an area with street lights. I drive short distances too just to play it safe. I go back to see my local optomologist on January 5th. Hang in there things will improve for just follow the doctor's orders and I'm sure you will be fine!
Shiela, thank you so very much! This is only my third day. It’s very hard. It was nice to hear a success story. You’ve given me hope!
I am scheduled for a second surgery within six weeks in my left eye as I believe I developed what is called a PVR after my first reattachment. While I am 70 most of my problems have to do with age I don't know how I would have handle it if I were younger. I am happy to see your positive attitude and helpful hints on how to get through this difficult experience. Your presentation was very precise and sincere and I know it will be a great help to those having this procedure for the first time. Thank you Sheila for taking the time to make this video and good luck.
Wish I could Like this more than once. You covered everything from practical tips to emotional stress that is common. I love that you ended with gratitude. I’m terrified, but grateful because I have a macular hole and my eye doctor told me that his eye doctor had that just fifteen years ago and nothing could be done and he just went blind. At least I have a chance.
I had the same... 6 years ago .... I see better in that eye now more than no ever did xxx 💕
Hoping that this message finds you with all of the troubles behind you. You certainly have created a well-thought protocols and positions for the positioning. I know how horrible it is as I’ve had 4 retinal surgeries and am now experiencing double vision. I will tell my doctor about this when I see him. I also had the cataract surgery and that one is a breeze compared to any retinal issue. It’s an anxious and sometimes terrifying time because it is imperative to the patient to position correctly to hold that retina down. What you and others have had to do truly requires super human tenacity to complete the patient’s part of the work! Wishing you a bright future with your 20/20 vision enjoying all the miracles that there are to see! Many thanks for your well-thought out details on this subject. You are helping so many!
Thanks for sharing, I have to go for emergency left eye retina detached after 24hrs knowing,1st they put a gas Ballon or bubbles 2nd day they make sure that my retina is attached 3rd day my surgeon did the laser after 5 hours to look down then 2 weeks sleep sitting position after lying on my back only,every wk I have to go for check up my healing process takes me 9 was exactly 8weeks the bubbles is gone by itself,thank you to St.Michael hospital specialist now I have 20/20 vision
Wow, I have been so lucky as my posturing just involved sitting bolt upright for 45 minutes in each waking hour and sleeping on my left side with two pillows at night! They even let me play guitar which has helped a lot. I do not have to do the positioning anymore as I am beyond 12 days into recovery. The gas bubble is beginning to shrink now and I see a slit of 'normal' vision at the very top of my eye. Thank you for your words of encouragement just what I needed to hear. How are you doing now? Tony
Same, i just had the gas bubble and to sit up or lay on right side until bubble left.
Thank you so much for your video and tips. I watched this when I was researching my macular hole a month ago and now I am watching it again for inspiration!
Sheila, This was super helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to be thorough and share your experience. Muchas gracias!
Very helpful, glad to hear you have 20/20 vision!!!!
just wanted to say I saw this video right now and I was very impressed with your information and it was helpful. I just had my vitrectomy procedure last week. just waiting on the damn level to go in my eye. this really helped me. I was hemorrhaging really bad for my blood vessels and now I can see a lot better. I wish I could have seen this video earlier though. thank you so much and God bless you you are a wonderful person.
How much vision u get back? Now any problem are u facing or not?
hi, I don't usually comment on anyone's video unless it's worth, but I felt immensely responsible as a caregiver and positive that I have a chance to serve and help my dad who just had a retinal attachment surgery today. thanks n may God keep you in pink of health always. Dr. Gaurav Bhagra
Thank you. Meeting with the surgeon tomorrow, surgery Thursday
Thank you. I'm in my 5Th day of recovery. I had a retinal detachment and retinal spiral vein occlusion. I received the bubble. I am having to lay face down. I am also lying on my right side. I switch for comfort. Thank you for sharing !
Thanks for doing this. There wasn't near enough info on UA-cam when I went through this.
Thank you for taking the time in researching and working all of this out for the rest of us that are having to go thru eye surgeries. You have worked out so many problems with more solutions than I would have ever thought of. I've had a detached retina with the oil solution (instead of the gas bubble) so I was allowed to sleep on my side at night with my head down slightly. I still have to have the oil taken out later ... then later on cataract surgeries. Your positive attitude and encouragement is much appreciated by everyone who watches this video. I'm so glad that it's worked out well for you ... and as you said, Thank God we live in a time where we have doctors and improved surgeries for everything. God Bless you and your family.
Hello Sheila. Thank you for your time and video. At first I thought it was the contact put in after cataract surgery. Went straight from eye doctor to emergency room. Saw eye doctors on Tuesday had surgery on Friday. Good luck to ALL of us and continue to think positive. The hardest part is the sleeping positions.
Thank you Sheila for the awesome tips. I'll be getting my retina surgery very soon and I'm thankful for the valuable information you were so kind to share.
Thank you! Lots of good insight. Using your notes allowed you to include many points.
Thank you for the info. My surgery was about a week ago. I saw the doctor and he said I could now lift my head. Every video stated about two weeks. When I look at my eye one is straight and the other is off to the side. I still have the gas bubble. After watching your video I think I will follow your lead and keep my head down another week. Thank you for the advice.
Thank you for posting your video. It helped me during my recovery from this horrible surgery. Many of your tips not only made it more comfortable and tolerable, but also helped me understand the whole process. I wish you the best and hope neither one of us will have to repeat this process again.
+Keith Barrett I am happy the tips helped - good luck and I hope all is well
Hi Sheila, thanks for your video, your tips are great, and your words of encouragement too. I will be undergoing "macular hole" repair surgery and the aftercare is
much the same as yours for one week I have to lay face down. I feel somewhat better after watching your video as I have many worries about the process. Thanks again and I wish you great success with your eyes! :) Ann
Thanks Sheila. Brilliant idea with the backpack!
Thank you for recording this video. A relative has just had this surgery and you sharing your tips and experience was so helpful.
Thank you. Very helpful. Makes me feel less isolated.
Thank you for your video. I can see it wasn't easy, but I admire you for your commitment to do this right. My surgery is coming soon and the sharing of your experience helps motivate me to be positive through this uncomfortable time. Thanks again.
Just had my retina operation on monday I found your video very informative thank you for posting regards bob from wales
Thanks for sharing. I had a retina detachment right eye. The eye surgeon did a vitrectomy, laser retinopexy and inserted a gas bubble about a week ago. My detachment was at the top and I had to sleep upright to ensure that the bubble is pushing the retina into place. It's really causing a heavy back pain but at least I don't have to tilt my head down all the time.
Is your vision clear now? After 3 weeks of surgery I couldn't see properly
Thank you so much for your honest experience and tips to get through this. I wish I had seen this before my vitrectomy. I finished my 2 week face down period. I'm still healing and can't wait to have my sight back in my eye.
My husband is having surgery Monday. We aren’t 100% certain what they are doing exactly as he saw an advanced eye Dr today followed by a retina specialist. I think we will also have that same surgery you had on your right eye (the more serious one). I have lots of faith it will all go well and also millions of questions. We were not told he would have to go back in for laser treatment.
Thank you for posting this video!
Great video it really helped me get trough my recovery. It's been two months since my surgery and my doctor has given me the ok to go back to work I thank god everything is going ok and hope it continues
Thank you so much...I went to the specialist referred by my opthamologist because of a "possibly macular pucker" No urgency was indicated to me and I waited more than 2 wks before I made it to the retina specialist. Needless to say...I was in shock and terror when he told me I could not leave his office as I needed to immediately have emergency procedure for retinal tear - if I left, I could possibly end up losing my sight. This happened on a Friday and I am to see the specialist on Monday for checkup on the freezing & gas bubble placed for the tear. The hardest part for me has been the head placement and not being impressed upon what I can or can't do physically - Your video gave me a lot of insight as to what I have to do & WHY it is so imporant. Thank you so much.
Thanks Sheila. Watching this now, face down, after surgery. I just got a new iPhone a couple weeks ago and it really helps to be able to watch videos to pass the time.
thanks for sharing a personal experience and your post surgery routine
Thank you for this helpful information! I had a detachment in the left eye in December 2010. Scleral Buckle was performed and I did not have to be face down. Going in for surgery on Monday for second retinal detachment. They will perform a vitrectomy and insert a gas bubble. I will be face down for two weeks. I do have a massage table and a rental chair that has the mirrors so I can watch TV. Your video was very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Gives me hope that my surgery will be successful!
Thanks so much for making this video. Good information.
I’m watching this in April 2021 and am grateful that I can rent a package of three pieces of equipment to help me with facedown recovery. I hope this info helps anyone getting vitrectomy surgery now. I have two procedures to be done before the surgery, so waiting nervously for a date. I’m also lucky because my surgeon will just do the cataract surgery while he’s in there as he knows cataracts are inevitable.
your video is excellent and very very useful. Your video has lessened my anxiety and has given me a lot of hope for very good outcome.
What a wonderful and honest video. Thank you for the tips and sharing your story. We’ve also been to Toronto western and also st.michaels.
Your video helped immensely. Thank you from a. Fellow Canadian :)
Thanks for the tips, I am terrified but you sharing has helped
Thank u for taking the time to make this video I also I’m going through it right now. I Also cried as well , seeing your video give me hope.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It really helps as much of what you speak of is not covered in post operative directions. Actually I had few other than lie facing down. I know it is an invasive surgery but I am 3 days into a recovery from a vitrectomy and no idea if it worked. I know everybody’s case is different. However, when did you first start seeing improvement in your vision?
Your advice to visualize a successful operation and giving thanks for the incredible technology and health care professionals is truly inspiring. Thank you and glad to hear things turned out well for you.
It is now three weeks after the operation for me. I was given clearance a week ago to return to more or less normal life. That is, no more lying face down 24/7.
The gas that I had injected into my eye finally disappeared yesterday. My sight has not returned to the way it was before. However, I have to give it time. My eye is still red but the swelling has subsided and the eyelid is almost back to normal.
Straight lines appear wavy as others had reported.and things are not completely clear.
I had a silicone band placed that will increase my myopia. This might be some of the blurry vision.. However, I am not sure yet if the macula has been affected. It does seem a little more foggy in the centre of my vision. Anyway, I have some vision now and I hope in time, things will continue to improve. I just wanted to share my experience for others who may be going through this and not knowing what to expect.
Such great info with an awesome delivery!
Thanks for saving me from depression.i was so depressed after my retina detachment surgery.its been 4 weeks and i am getting better
I have surgery tomorrow - thank you for this helpful advice.
I am having retinal surgery tomorrow with a vitrectomy. your video was helpful thank you so much. Wish me luck.
Thank you! On the road to recovery.
Hi, How are you doing? Did you recover from your surgery? How is your vision now?
Karolina Pawelek why u had the surgery
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It is now September 20, 2018 and I had cataract surgery on my right eye because I had a vitrectomy and still do not require glasses because both my eyes are fine.
Superb.....just watched in the UK after undergoing surgery to reattach retina in left eye at the John Ratcliffe Hospital in Oxford late last night. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing ! I had a vitectomy 3 days ago and removal of an epiretinal membrane. I’ll be face down for 5 days.
Thank you, I had the gas bubble procedure 6 months ago, things are getting better but I still have floaters and wavy vision. Hoping to reach a balanced vision in both eyes someday. What prevents me from achieving better vision in the affected eye that I have an epiretinal membrane which causes vision distortion. Only a vitrectomy surgery can repair it in case it progresses. My sincere advise to all. Have your retina checked continuously and make sure to act early early early in case you experience any symptoms. Iam 67 and been near sighted since I was 14
Wow great examples, I’m in my 3rd week of vitrectomy, buckle and gas bubble on right eye. I am not sure if I have silicone or fluid yet. I have had the right side of my head scalp to be sensitive. Keeping my head down like to drove my crazy but I did it. I know I have 80% bubble; what ever that means. I had my surgery at Duke Hospital in NC, USA. You look very young for this to happen too, I am 69 yrs old. Thanks
Day 2, had fluids removed and gas bubble inserted.. Thanks for making this video and sharing your information. And even more so, thanks for stating your worries and the positive outlook you had and that "I" should keep.
thank you very much for your insights. Tomorrow I'm going for the same procedure and I feel less stressed thanks to you.. All the blessings from Mexico City.. !
had cataract surgery 1st a year ago....had the YAG for "2nd" cataract. 6mos. later..which caused the retina detachment 3mos later from macular edema
....could not lie on my back nor stomach anyway......I slept on either side w/ face down as much as I could!! ( buckle, bubble & vitrectomy) it's been a l-o-n-g haul......could not do steroid drops afterwards so they did multiple shots in my eye.........it's now 6 wks later.........still totally bloodshot MD said it will be months before driving and to be healed enough to get glasses.
Audible Books are a blessing!!..Your tips were helpful
How is your vision now?
so helpful! i'm having surgery next week and will be positioning face down for a week. Dreading it! Thanks for the tips.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have had my right eye lasered twice and still detached so having surgery Friday. I am thankful for you sharing. I plan on doing all you said. I thankfully already have a message table.
I’m day 7 post op. Crapping myself. Great video. I wasn’t given a huge amount of postural care advice- no where near as detailed as your video. It might depend on the extent of the detachment (I hope) as I was only advised to lie face down for 24 hrs. Then I’m daytime, head level, sleep face/ cheek down- never head up
My main problem is being off work, cancelling my patients and trying to be invisible at home to a wife who looks angry at me for not helping out and a special needs son who doesn’t understand why I can’t play with him
It’s only day 7. I feel useless redundant and no longer vital. It’s only day 7
How are you doing now since the surgery
@@richt5986 oh wow. On day 13 I had post op review. Discharged. Then I saw residual nasal shadow - went to their A+E - told normal healing. Flashers and floaters again on early December. Seen again in late December - told no probs - again from original surgery. 3 weeks later not improving - then the visual distortion on 24 Jan - got checked - big bleed now mac off - further surgery and cryo and laser and 7 days on my face. This time been off work with planned phased return from April. My rt eye VA is down - hoping new lens prescription helps - but got residual hall of mirrors effect from mac off. Its been a dick punch - getting support through the Facebook group. I had no risk factors and the red flags did not register on repeated slit lamp checks. It will happen again. So I’m gonna roll with these punches
A great vid! Just had my surgery today and s as lo your worries were my worries. But a positive attitude does wonders. I am also blessed to be strong in my faith - God has my back.
Great video Sheila, just wish I saw this last year before my operation.My macula was attached so my vision didn't come back 100% only 20 % and all distorted. I complaint for 3 years about floaters and flashing light but my optometrist told me that every thing was fine even my optomologist said he never saw a tear. Now I wish that I would of see another one .Lesson learn but at a great price.
Thank you sheila Coleman my dad can really use these tips
Thank you so much for putting this video together. My left eye had a retinal detachment two weeks ago. Scary stuff. Your video was both informative and easy to understand. Love from Australia.
Im on day 7 post surgery with retinal detachment with a gas bubble and buckle. I go for my recheck next week. The hardest part is sleeping on my stomach all the time. Its better using the massage table. My surgeon also lasered all my lattice degeneration. Im 63 and feel blessed to have the surgery.
So very thankful for your video. Your experience is going to be super helpful for my Dad who will soon be having this surgery :( I sent this to the whole fam since we will be helping to take care of him post opp. Your extra attention to details and advice has been wonderful! thank you so much!!!
Thank you Sheila for this information that I just found. I am having retinal surgery with a vitrectomy tomorrow and I am scared witless. Your video has helped immensely as to what to expect postop. Your tips and tricks are great. Thank you!
I hope it went well - I had a vitrectomy and within two years a cataract surgery will be required. I had cataract surgery April 2018 and everything went well - I still do not need to wear glasses.
I would like to say thank you making this video ! Very helpful
Thank you for the positive info. I go in for surgery (insert gas bubble) tomorrow.
Thank you for your comprehensive video, it was very helpful. I have probably watched a couple dozen videos = Yours is one of the better ones. I have a macular hole, and the surgeon is recommending a vitrectomy. I was informed that I could be in the face position, anywhere from one week, to a month. I have arthritis in my neck, shoulders, and lower back. I’m also (naturally) top-heavy. = This is a huge NO for me, my body honestly cannot be in this position for an extended period of time. I’ll be contacting Guide Dogs for the Blind - Which is a much more viable option for me. Thankfully, I’m a huge dog lover!
Hopefully optometry and the like, will evolve for folks that are unable to partake in this type of recovery. Stay well! 🌹
I loved Sheilas video.. She was very I formative.. Just had mine last Thurs..have sit straight up..90% of the day..I'm pretty miserable..but hers perked me up..Thanks!
Many thanks for sharing this. Very useful advice and you are very pretty! ❤️👍
Thank you Sheila so much for all the tips & sharing your experience.My father got his surgery done today,I was literally shaking & horrified thinking what would happen ..this & that.your video is very positive ,made me feel relaxed.I am going to recommend all your tips to my father .love from India.be healthy & enjoy life.
Good luck to you and make sure you position yourself exactly as the surgeon requests for 24 hours 7 days or however long it takes - if you have any questions please ask
Sheila Coleman Hi how long I take to restore vision 20/20 after the surgery? thank you.
+Titto Caballero It took approximately 3 months after surgery to restore my vision back to 20/20
Hi can you please provide the phone number for Dr. Mandelcorn because I found multiple different Dr. Mandelcorn
-Thank You so Much Shahpour
+Shahpour Bafahmi Hello - His name is Dr. Mark Mandelcorn - he is at Toronto Western Hospital
hi sheila, thanks for your video i find it very interesting. How do i get in touch with Dr.Mark Mandelcorn? I was diagnosed with the same condition a week ago
Thank you so much for sharing your story and tips. I’m scheduled to do my surgery in the next few weeks and am scared for it not to work. But I have faith that it will all work out for the best
Thx for sharing. Congratulations! For me, I was told NOT to put down my head.
This has been very helpful. Thank you so much Peace!🙏
Thank for sharing. It was helpful.
The flashes of light are super bright.
The black floaters never go away as they are parts of the eye or blood. They float to the bottom of the eye. A surgeon can remove (vacuum?) the floater material out.
This was helpful, thank you for sharing! I had a vitrectomy 5 weeks ago and I'm still sleeping face down but I'm so uncomfortable!
Thank you for sharing your insights, Sheila. I am having retinal surgery next week and needed some advice on how best to keep my face down for a week or two!. Your video helped a lot.
Buy a massage table before your surgery - Costco or Canadian tire has them. Keep your face down 24/7 - its like when you set glue - you want to put it in vice grips so it sets. Same situation when you have your face down - it will push the gas bubble up against the retina to set it in place for good. Even though it will be horrible it is worth the 100% effort.
@@sheilajstewart did you have flashes of light at the corner of eye before it detached??
Sheila, thank you for sharing your experiences. This was very helpful for what lies ahead. Respectfully, Stephanie
Awesome video Sheila! Very informative and straight to the point! We understand that sleeping face down can be quite the endeavor so if you're ever in this situation again, we'd love to help you out. We've created a recovery device that helps you sleep comfortably face down. Let us know and we'll send one out :)
I'm in Toronto as well. I had gas in my eye yesterday, and having the laser surgery tomorrow, Friday. I have to keep my head tilted 45 degrees angle 90% of the time for 10 days. Not getting much sleep, and no appetite at all. Had I gone to the doctor 2 days later, I would have lost all my vision in the right eye.
how much of your vision did you get back
Ryan Wells A lot. My eye was -7. Now it is -1. So I can see much better long distance. However, got a ball in the eye 8 months ago resulting in a scar on the retina. Blurry and dark vision in the central area of the vision. This will be fixed with injections in the eye.
thanks for replying..much appreciated
Ryan Wells I didn’t mention that a month later, a tear was found in the other retina. This time, I had to spend 55 minutes or more each hour day and nights looking down straight to the floor for 3 weeks! I listened to a lot of songs to spend time! 😂
Ryan Wells last comment: The ophthalmologist I saw a few months ago told me that he has never seen during her career someone with so many eye problems as I have. She was confused when she examined my glasses. They are monofocal. She saw them in books at the university but never saw real ones.
I have to go tomorrow to my eye doctor..we are assuming a detached retina, but I'm hoping not. A lot of flashes in corner of my eye. Your video is great and is prepping me for what may come. I hope with all my heart this isn't the case. Just wanted to say thanks for doing this regardless.
Now
Did you have a detachment??
Hows it now ??
No I did not!!
I do still have flashes..and "they are watching it" but no full detachment
@@tms5506 did they check your retina ?? Hows it ?
God bless you. I pray you are well and healthy. Take care. ☺️
Thank you for sharing this. Found it very informative & helpful. Thank you
thank you so much for this valuable information. Unfortunately my surgeon and his assistants give precious little instruction or guidance and my surgery is only days away which has escalated my anxiety about the whole proceedure. btw, I had to sign a 5 year contract to only use this surgeon and his office for eye issues. I'd never heard of that before. I know that no matter what anyone says or does, it's the bottom line that matters to them. Thankfully I have 3 insurance coverages.
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Thank you for this! I’m 7 days post op, trying to get some motivation for the second week. Only 23 years old and I knew nothing about retinal detachments even though I have a -8.00 script. How eye opening! Haha, making jokes still.
Mine is -11.00 left eye -12.00 right eye
Heyy Ik this was 3 years ago but I’m 21 and have been told to look out for these symptoms and I’m kinda scared. How are you? Thank you.
@@raizenperez1358 I’m doing great! Sorry what symptoms?? I’m looking to get cataract surgery in the next month or so since the vitrectomy caused a cataract. :( I’m used to it at this point but kind of just use my good eye for everything. At first I used to have major migraines since I look through different eyes but I’ve gotten used to it. The body really adjusts and the good eye overcompensates. Don’t be scared ❤️💕
@@intothewild5068 thank you for replying. I went to the doctor this February was told to look out for the Symptoms: floaters, seeing black dots and flashes. I haven’t seen symptoms but I’m starting to realise that after running and sometimes when it super bright I see some floaters but then it goes away. I’m scared 1) to loose my vision and 2) what’s the gonna happen when I go back to the doctors about it. So I’m guessing you’re vision is back to how it was?
@@raizenperez1358 you should see if you can get an appointment with a retina doctor because they can laser your eye to prevent a retina detachment(it was too late for my right eye because liquid got into the back of it through the holes and detached my retina… but he checked my left eye and the holes were even worse but that same day he was able to laser my left eye up and it’s been perfect ever since. When my retina detached… I didn’t have symptoms, my vision just pretty much went black within the next 12 hours as it was detaching. Physical activity could cause floaters but it doesn’t mean there’s a detachment. Do you have someone in your area that specializes in retina? Other eye doctors don’t even have the equipment to see those tears 🥲
Thanks for the information and encouragement.
I had to be face down for a week. I could sit up for 10 minutes every hour to eat, go to the bathroom etc. Then for the next 4-6 weeks I could alternate left or right side. After about 8 weeks I could finally sleep on my back. Throughout all of this there was no bending or lifting.
My strategy to prevent rolling onto my back was to safety pin a sock with a tennis ball inside it to the back of my shirt.
To keep water out of my eyes I wore swim goggles in the shower! LOL.
My original prescription was -11.00 left eye, -12.00. My surgeon opted to not to laser my opposite eye. My depth perception was/is completely off. It makes to extremely tough, I am an illustrator. The procedure has caused my cataracts in my right (the detached retina side) eye to develop more quickly.
I just completed my fourth retina surgery in eight weeks. Each time after the surgery it detached again. Hopefully this fourth surgery will work. How long did it take you to be able to see and to what degree were you able to see over what period of time?
Thank you for posting this, very helpful!
Many thanks for sharing. I have been through a challenge recovery.
Great coaching. Thanks again
I am going to have retina surgery Jan 14th . I think your video will help me.
thank you very kuch for your tips , they are very helpful and positive
thank you so much and i hope you didn't have any retina detachments till now 😃😃😃
No - I have not had any more retina detachments thankfully.....
I had vitrectomy 15 months ago. I sm in New Zealand but thankfully only had to be face down for 3 days. Was allowed to put head upright 10 mins every hour to eat and drink.
I have one coming up on the 8th-- BAD one-- old cataract has to come out first-- and he said on scale of 1-10 mine is a 15 or more.. so could cause a lot of damage trying to get it out.. and then he's doing a vitrectormy at the same time- removing the vitreous. (using Silicon oil replacement- last longer on bad cases...then i go on 15th of Octrober for retinal re-attachment surgery for maybe the FIRST of many.. and the drops they gave me was for BAD cases- lot stronger than normal.. It worried me when I went to what I thought was the best specialist in the area and he immediately referred me to "a specialist".. good thing is the OIL they're using doens't require all the special positioning.. I can do normal stuff 24 hours after the surgery.. and it can be left in indefinitely-- just checked each year for bubbles etc..