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I need answers for after surgery for detached retina.
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I need answers for after surgery for detached retina.
by jana__0, Aug 13, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by jana on August 13, 1999 at 09:34:31
I had surgery on May 29,1999 on both me eyes laser sugery on me left eye and scleral bucking on the right eye. My question is I have been released from the doctor to return to work. The problem is I have a fluid bubble in my eye that I see a black spot all the time. If I open both eyes at the same time I have double vision so I have to keep my right eye closed, and the vision in my right eye has blured vision . Not only did the doctor say I can go back to work he said that I can drive how I asked him, he said that I have on good eye. Please help me because I dont know what to do no one is listing to me. I have never had this problem and know of no one with this problem. I feel that I am not ready to return to work or to drive what can I do or go for help? Any help you can give I will be so thinkful.
Posted by hfhs md - ni on August 16, 1999 at 09:51:42
It is very difficult to comment on when someone may or may not be ready to return to work or drive as each individual case is different. It is not unusual for 3 - 6 months to pass before vision has stabalized after retinal detachment surgery. It is true that in order to pass the drivers test, vision is only required in one eye. You should discuss these options with your surgeon who is familiar with your case.
This information is for educational purposes only. Treatment opinions cannot be given without appropriate examination.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD - NI
