Blurred and Cloudy Vision after Vitrectomy

[JEFFjJAGUAR]

Had a vitrectgomy on 02 December.  My vision in the eye is still cloudy and blurry.  Twice it cleared and I thought everything was fine but then I went to sleep and disturbed whatever and the next morning, it was blurred and cloudy again.  The retinal surgeon told me there are still debris in the eye that should clear but it may take time.  This is terrible for me as my other eye had macular edemea big time and basically I am blind.  I can't do much.  I can only use tghe computer with it turned up to 400%.  What is causing this?  I thought that once the bloody vitreous was out, everything would be fine and I was led to believe that I should recover within 7 days.  I am scared that I am being led down a false road and frankly, I am left and am thinking of well doing mself in if you know what I mean.  I just don't feel human anymore.  Is this normal?  Will it help to get another opinion?  To say I'm scared is an understatement.  Shouldn't it have cleared by two weeks?  (He also did some laser at the end of the surgery).  Please someblody tell me there is any hope of this clearing.

[JodieJ]

Please don't do anything impulsive!  Your retinal surgeon has told you that it might take some time for the debris in the eye to clear.  Given your understandably high level of anxiety, I think you need more information and reassurance from your surgeon.  Call the office and express your concerns--you've done a good job of articulating them here.

In your current situation, the short-term use of anti-anxiety medication might be helpful and appropriate.  Your regular physician could prescribe it.

I'm glad to know that you're able to use the computer.  You might also enjoy listening to recorded books while your eye is in the process of healing.  Most public libraries have collections of unabridged recorded books.  You can also rent Record Books or Books on Tape online.  I don't suggest that you choose one of the classics.  Try something exciting or suspenseful, like a spy or war novel.  (Submarine battles are especially good when read aloud.)

Keep in mind that this is just a TEMPORARY period in your life.  

  

[JEFFjJAGUAR]

I forgot to mention the vitrectomy was for PDR.....I had two previous hemorhages in this eye and they had ultimately cleared but this time, the vitreous showed all sorts of spide web things and when this hemorrhage occurred, I couldn't really see out of that eye.  Will an avastin shot help?