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.
Just wishing you very good luck on surgery -if you need one and a smooth and fast recover anyway
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?
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.
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.
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.
JCH MD