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Need info Tonite! Surgery tomorrow morning @ 8

This has all happened so fast.  Been seeing cobwebs and vision as if I were looking thru a broken window about 2 months.  Went for glasses, was fitted better than ever. When I got home I remembered the cobwebs and called back to pearle Vision. Doctor was aback and after a few doc's looked, my retina appeared normal... but let them know if anything else happens.   Later on, while waiting for a friend to get off work so we could eat, HER establishment flipped out, told me to go to the ER because I had symptoms of retinal tear or retinal detachment.

Long story short:  My question is ethical.
Whateveer they do, they will patch the right eye after the procedure.  The problem is that my left eye is so amblyopic and I live alone in 2 story home.  Will they send me home.  I can't imagine them keeping me days for this.  What is the average time for being patched? I just turned 60.
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233488 tn?1310693103
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cobwebs usually come from in the eye. Broken glass vision usually comes from brain, blood vessels or heart. With history of silent strokes their concern seems justified.
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Wow Cobwebs from eyes... broken window from brain or heart or other innards.  I've been 60 years old for a whole month, and I appear to be a battleground for an Innard Mutiny.  What happens for 70's.... I can hardly wait.  The reason I say that is because the symptoms (did I include the headaches?) come all start when I first wake up.  The cobweb stays for the morning, the broken glass come anytime (groceries, watching tv or whenever it wants to come but lasts maybe 15-20 seconds), and the headache is a very low-keyed background most of the day).

Well, Dr Hagan, I really appreciate your interest and input to my symptoms.  You are a wonderful and caring doctor and a helpful source of information.  Actually, my symptoms have been around for about 2 months.  Thank you to all that sent prayers for surgery going well, and to Dr. Hagan, who clearly helps a stranger beyond the norm.
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Just wishing you very good luck on surgery -if you need one and a smooth and fast recover anyway
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Hi, Dr. Hagan.  Wierd day.  Went to new retinal specialist this morning, ready for whatever can help me out.  This doctor did same as original Doctor at Pearle... same tests... "No retinal abnormalities".  But this morning, the retinal specialist called my neurologist stating his findings -- or lack thereof.  My neurologist wants to see me Tuesday morning, which is fine with me.  But, I can STILL see the cobwebs and broken glass as allways.  Yes, I've had 2 silent (NOT TIA) strokes..so perhaps it is yet another silent stroke.  This doesn't make sense.   Is there a brain condition that would cause cobwebs and broken glass vision?  Thank you for all the articles you sent, but I guess they are all moot.  Any ideas?
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Thank you for your input, Dr.  I had no idea what to expect, but now I at least have an idea.  Especially about the follow-up visits--a VERY special thank you for that.  I was actually hoping you'd say I'd be up and functioning by Monday or so.  Now that I see the amount of time will be longer than that I can at least plan for having the assistance of others.  I guess my left amblyopic eye (20/100 -- is that bad?) will have to earn its keep.

Thank you, Dr. Hagan for taking time with me.  I guess I won't be able to get online very soon, but when I can figure out the keyboard again, I'll let you know how things went.
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Oh, thank you SOOO much.  This is all so new and FAST!  But thanks to you, I now have an idea of what to expect.  Great suggestion about having someone stay the night.  Great excuse to get my cousin to spend the night getting caught up on the family goings on.  I really appreciate your input.  Thank you again.
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After a local anesthesia injection, the eye is patched because it is paralyzed and cannot blink.  I was told that I could remove the patch myself the next morning.  Your vision in your operated eye might be anywhere from quite good to extremely blurry the morning after surgery.  Retinal surgery is generally done on an outpatient basis.  You will need someone to stay with you for at least one night and perhaps longer.  You can expect to have an appointment with your retinal surgeon the morning after surgery.
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