On 2/26/09, I was diagnosed with a marginal retinal detachment. The macula was threatened, but not detached. That day, I had a cryopexy procedure with placement of a gas bubble.
On March 25, I had a vitrectomy with placement of a gas bubble due to persistent subretinal fluid.
On May 27th, I had another vitrectomy, again because of persistent subretinal fluid. A drain was made, and a gas bubble was placed. On June 5th, the doctor said I had PVR and needed more surgery.
On June 6th, I lost total vision in my eye. The emergency clinic said the retina was 80% detached, and now involved the retina.
On June 8th, I had another vitrectomy, scleral buckle and placement of C3F8. As of today (July 3rd) I have no vision in the eye except for a very small part at the bottom where I can detect color and large movements. My eye is still very red, and the lid is noticeably droopy.
I am only 38 years old, and had no risk factors for an RD except some myopia as a child (4-5 diopters). The more I read on the internet, the less I am inclined to believe that I will gain vision back. My doctor has been very vague, and just says "I don't know. We'll have to see." The last time I saw him was 3 weeks ago. I thought I would have some improvement by now.
How long does the C3F8 occlude vision? Should I be getting some vision back by now (if it IS going to come back?) What will happen to my eye if it remains blind? Will it always look cosmetically different than my good eye?
I'm so frustrated. Please help!