Post #287,117
6/16/07 6:24:33 PM
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Iridotomy.
Two days I hadn't heard of it either. And now, I are one! :) Well, more precisely, I've had an [link|http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/Laser-iridotomy-for-glaucoma|iridotomy] performed on each eye. What it is, is the use of a laser beam to "burn" a hole in your iris and actually on the periphery of your iris. The hole allows the flow of fluid (aqueous humor) from the back to the front of iris where it can then be drained off. Apparently my early stage glaucoma is not one of the two types, but to some degree both.
Other than some apprehension, it's a painless process. One can indeed sense the laser in action. Also, after the procedure, one sees everything as if in a heavy fog. That is really from jelly like stuff used to hold what they called a contact lens, but I would call a piece of optics (~5 mm thick), glomped on your eye during the procedure. Until the jelly gets cleaned off you cornea, you're in some degree of fog.
Next week I have a follow-up check to make sure the iris in each eye has failed to heal and close up the laser created holes. It's case where healing is a bad thing!
Alex
None the less for wear.
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Post #287,122
6/16/07 6:48:26 PM
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How many fingers are crossed for you? :-) Luck!
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Post #287,125
6/16/07 8:21:05 PM
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I can do better than that . . .
Had a small crack in the retina sealed with a laser. Technicolor lightning storm inside the eye (with loud sounds) so bright the eye went completely blind. Some vision began to return in 5 minutes or so.
Anyway, I hope your operations turn out as well as mine did.
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Post #287,130
6/16/07 10:26:54 PM
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ouch two things i need is sight and.... good luck
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Post #287,135
6/16/07 11:35:34 PM
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Best wishes.
Seriously
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Post #287,141
6/17/07 1:38:55 AM
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Coherent-light candle lighted - luck!
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Post #287,145
6/17/07 8:00:53 AM
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You shouldn't need much luck
but good luck anyway...
Back when I was still in the medical dodge, late 70's, they still treated narrow angle glaucoma by making an incision in the edge of the cornea and snipping a little hole in the iris. It had a very high level of success then. It sounds like the process has become a lot safer and less invasive. I'm sure it will work out well for you. It's much less of a risk than just relying on drops.
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Post #287,146
6/17/07 9:43:50 AM
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Thanks, all!
Alex
When fascism comes to America, it'll be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. -- Sinclair Lewis
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Post #287,155
6/17/07 1:57:24 PM
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Reminds me of the cow eye dissection I did this year
The aqueous humor isnt really a liquid. It's more like really soft slimy jello.
We are fighting pink eye over here.
Here's to your improved ocular health!
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Post #287,159
6/17/07 2:44:01 PM
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Wait, I got that wrong
Vitreous Humour is the gel stuff. Whatever you call it, it was pretty cool.
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Post #287,161
6/17/07 2:53:52 PM
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So now, every time you see one of those . . .
. . Animal Rights Campaign sympathy photos of a soft eyed cow, your impulse is to . . . gouge it's eyes out and rush to your dissection tray!
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Post #287,166
6/17/07 5:00:30 PM
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Well yeah.
You enjoy chopping stuff up, too. At least I dont eat it.
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Post #287,160
6/17/07 2:47:14 PM
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Re: aqueous humor
Well it is 99% water, carries in the nutrients, and carries away the waste. It's flow, such as it is, shouldn't be interrupted. In some ways it's a replacement for blood functions.
Sorry about the pick eye and thanks for you thoughts!
Alex
When fascism comes to America, it'll be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. -- Sinclair Lewis
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Post #287,165
6/17/07 4:58:57 PM
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I dont have the pink eye- YET
It's my daughter. Both eyes and a double ear infection. We were in the ER last night at midnight. Fun.
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Post #287,177
6/17/07 7:58:24 PM
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Best wishes to your sprog, Lil.
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Post #287,260
6/18/07 7:53:25 PM
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No big deal
A couple days of antibiotics and eye drops and she is as good as new, but thanks.
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Post #287,284
6/19/07 6:38:30 AM
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Cool.
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #287,226
6/18/07 2:10:40 PM
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Sorry! Kids have a way of collecting bad stuff and...
bringing it home.
Alex
When fascism comes to America, it'll be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. -- Sinclair Lewis
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Post #287,178
6/17/07 7:58:55 PM
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And of course best wishes for you too, Alex.
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Post #287,192
6/18/07 6:23:29 AM
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Best of luck, Alex!
Eye surgery is no fun. I hope yours turns out for the best.
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #287,285
6/19/07 6:39:01 AM
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Luck!
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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