tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post3906013886133088150..comments2024-03-21T00:31:26.464-07:00Comments on Foods For Long Life: How Floaters Can Turn Into A Torn Retina You Need To Act Fast!Dr. Joanne L. Mumola Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553844352306073005noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-85196012535337864992015-07-02T16:16:25.073-07:002015-07-02T16:16:25.073-07:00Just make sure you act quickly if it happens to yo...Just make sure you act quickly if it happens to you. I just got back from another emergency visit but thankfully there were no more tears. Just some bleeding from the laser surgery. Hours can mean the difference between a laser treatment and retinal detachment surgery which is quite complicated.<br />Dr. Joanne L. Mumola Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553844352306073005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-8303052157729733862015-07-02T15:44:27.128-07:002015-07-02T15:44:27.128-07:00Hi Joanne,
Thanks for sharing this experience. It&...Hi Joanne,<br />Thanks for sharing this experience. It's so important to understand what is going on with our eyes as we get older. I'm also nearsighted and can see cataract surgery coming into my future.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373638408734022073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579790.post-73010623150001711002015-06-26T13:56:35.843-07:002015-06-26T13:56:35.843-07:00I agree that any flashing lights, unusual floaters...I agree that any flashing lights, unusual floaters, etc. must be dealt with immediately! My retina detached and tore in two spots while I was visiting my ailing uncle in Louisiana. I only had distortion of my vision and damn near flew home (I had ridden there with my cousin (Uncle Bob's daughter) and she was not ready to leave). Had I not been so "thrifty ... cheap ... much my depression parents' daughter", I would have paid the over $1200 for the last seat on a flight home and the pressure changes would have probably ended my vision in that eye.<br /><br />Anne offered to let me drive her car home but I knew my vision was too compromised for that. So we left the next morning. I called the retina specialist immediately and he worked me in the next morning and if I had not eaten already would have insisted on surgery that afternoon! He did it the next day, had to do a vitriectomy (removed the fluid in the eye), lasered the retina back together and put a band on the eyeball to keep it in approximately the right shape. I am super lucky in that he was able to do the repairs and my vision is almost back to 20/20 (with contacts) in that eye. If you see flashing lights or a sudden change in vision, DO SOMETHING SMART with the best retina doc you can find right away. I have had Type 1 diabetes for over 50 years and have basically kept this guy in my life ever since I found him. My optometrist also shares and reviews his records all the time and sends me back as soon as she sees anything. Good team.<br /><br />Good nutrition, an active lifestyle and a lot of luck have seen me through many years of extended visual health for a diabetic. Joanne's recipes are all dead on to reduce inflammation and stay healthy. She has been my friend and I love her, but despite my prejudice, I say her advice is highly recommended!MsJeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354973445888854227noreply@blogger.com