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thinking of having my "bad" eye removed (self.Blind)
submitted by MissStone
So Im thinking of having my right eye removed. Im completely blind out of my right eye. Im only able too see a little bit of shadow and light out of that eye . Is that possible and or a good idea
KillerLag 6 points 6y ago
Sorry, you said you were "completely blind" in your right eye (usually listed on an eye report as NLP), but the very next sentence said "able to see a bit of shadow and light." (which would be listed as LP or even HM on an eye report). Which means it isn't completely blind, since you literally just said you can see something.
You should talk to your doctor about it. Enucleation is surgery, and you should get a medical opinion. If your eye is not functioning well and it is extremely painful, some doctors may opt for surgery.
You should talk to your doctor about it. Enucleation is surgery, and you should get a medical opinion. If your eye is not functioning well and it is extremely painful, some doctors may opt for surgery.
MissStone [OP] 2 points 6y ago
I can only see light if you flash a flashlight in my eye and if you're standing on my right side i cant see you at all. I was told it was caused by fetal alcohol syndrome. there is something behind my eye that just never connected. its been none functional since birth.
KillerLag 2 points 6y ago
For FAS, roughly 60% of cases have underdeveloped optic nerves (the nerve that connects the eye to the brain). That is likely the something that isn't connected. But as you just said, you can see a flash from a flashlight, so you can see **something** rather that nothing at all. While medically, there may be nothing that can be done now, future therapies may be able to repair that damage.
In the meantime, you really should talk to your eye doctor about it. Unless there is a good medical reason, most doctors wouldn't remove the eye.
In the meantime, you really should talk to your eye doctor about it. Unless there is a good medical reason, most doctors wouldn't remove the eye.
MissStone [OP] 2 points 6y ago
thanks for the advice. your defiantly right. its just been something iv been thinking over for awhile. and wanted too get some advice.
poiro 4 points 6y ago
Possible? Yes
Good idea? Possibly not.
Why do you want it removed?
Good idea? Possibly not.
Why do you want it removed?
-shacklebolt- 3 points 6y ago
It depends? Why do you want it removed? What's the problem?
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