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Fibrosis of the eye, and "floaties" (self.Blind)
submitted by LinuxPhred
I had lost my color vision, and the world looked like a "milky yellowish" fog. I had optical migraines (bright swirls). I was struggling to work and to read signs. I am a software developer, and my colleagues asked me why I used such strange colors on the screen, and why I put shadows on everything. I had trouble telling green from blue, and seeing things that were "flat". One day I walked into a glass door, so I went to the doctor. I was diagnosed with severe nuclear cataracts.
I had the surgery in Singapore (where I was living at the time). My color vision returned. The optical migraines were gone. I now have a dual astigmatism in one eye, and astigmatism in the other eye. I am severely myopic. I only wear glasses to use the computer, or read.
I have recently started having difficulty seeing. Once I returned to the USA, I updated my driver's license to add motorcycle rider endorsement. When I took the eye test I almost did not pass. I saw a doctor, and I was diagnosed with fibrosis in both eyes. The optical migraines are coming back.
I am a software developer, and I cannot work if I am blind. I have a wife and adopted son to take care of. My wife does not drive, and has a phobia of driving cars (thankfully she can ride a scooter). I am terrified!
What is the YAG laser surgery like? Anything I should know?
BTW: If you are wondering why so many Veterans go live in Asia for ten years or longer, it is because life is easy there and people do not talk about war every single bloody day. I only came back because I adopted a boy from a war-zone who can now go to school in the USA. Sorry I went on that tangent. I am having some emotional difficulties.
I had the surgery in Singapore (where I was living at the time). My color vision returned. The optical migraines were gone. I now have a dual astigmatism in one eye, and astigmatism in the other eye. I am severely myopic. I only wear glasses to use the computer, or read.
I have recently started having difficulty seeing. Once I returned to the USA, I updated my driver's license to add motorcycle rider endorsement. When I took the eye test I almost did not pass. I saw a doctor, and I was diagnosed with fibrosis in both eyes. The optical migraines are coming back.
I am a software developer, and I cannot work if I am blind. I have a wife and adopted son to take care of. My wife does not drive, and has a phobia of driving cars (thankfully she can ride a scooter). I am terrified!
What is the YAG laser surgery like? Anything I should know?
BTW: If you are wondering why so many Veterans go live in Asia for ten years or longer, it is because life is easy there and people do not talk about war every single bloody day. I only came back because I adopted a boy from a war-zone who can now go to school in the USA. Sorry I went on that tangent. I am having some emotional difficulties.
MostlyBlindGamer 13 points 2y ago
From my personal experience feeling colors get desaturated is really upsetting. The world looks boring and unhappy. I feel you.
Have you tried using a screen reader to rest your eyes? There are plenty of blind developers out there, even in this sub.
It's OK to vent. You're not alone.
Have you tried using a screen reader to rest your eyes? There are plenty of blind developers out there, even in this sub.
It's OK to vent. You're not alone.
FlamingWhisk 9 points 2y ago
Firstly. How awesome you adopted a boy and are giving him the chance to flourish and do well.
Contact the Ivey Eye institute in London Ontario. They are truly the best at what they do. I was suppose to be totally blind 25 years ago but they have helped me hold on to my sight.
Laser treatment my not be an option and it’s definitely not the time to cheap out.
Never apologize about struggling. You have a lot on your plate.
Contact the Ivey Eye institute in London Ontario. They are truly the best at what they do. I was suppose to be totally blind 25 years ago but they have helped me hold on to my sight.
Laser treatment my not be an option and it’s definitely not the time to cheap out.
Never apologize about struggling. You have a lot on your plate.
LinuxPhred [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you. I think travel to Canada is not really an option, because of COVID19 travel restrictions. I live in LA. There are many first rate places in Arizona. I am the only driver in the house, so I will have to get my brother to drive.
dunktheball 6 points 2y ago
floaters are so annoying and I only have a few of them I think.
LinuxPhred [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Have you seen a doctor about it? What did she or he say?
dunktheball 1 points 2y ago
no, I just figured it was normal to get floaters at some point. Luckily it's only a very small number (like 1-3, it seems like).
LinuxPhred [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I think you are right, we all do. I have dozens. I might be wrong, but I think floaters can lead to glaucoma.
macadamia_owl 4 points 2y ago
I had YAG Laser procedures used for other eye issue it's quick and painless it needs experienced doctor. Eyes are first numbed with numerous special eye drops so zou won't feel anything. You will be awake durning the procedure and have to follow doctor instructions, you will see lots of light flashes or not depends on angle. It's outpatient ambulatory after it's done they will controll again if it's all ok and after few hours will send you home or sooner, you won't be allowed to go alone or drive next days. Your eyes will be very sensitive for light for few days it's normal take sunglasses with you. You will need to control your eyes afterwards by your regular doctor.
The same laser is used for retina photocoagulation, trabecular meshwork unclogging from iris pigment etc for destroying pathologic things in eye without damaging other tissues when using proper complicated settings.
Astigmatism can be later potentially treated with laser too of other type even high one.
The same laser is used for retina photocoagulation, trabecular meshwork unclogging from iris pigment etc for destroying pathologic things in eye without damaging other tissues when using proper complicated settings.
Astigmatism can be later potentially treated with laser too of other type even high one.
LinuxPhred [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you for the explanation.
I was told that both my birth astigmatism and the surgically induced astigmatism can be fixed via LASIK. I fear LASIK. MY sister in law has permanent near blindness in one eye after LASIK, was done in Vancouver (lawsuit still pending after three years). I have two co-workers relatively minor permanent side effects.
I also fear losing my peripheral vision. Ask any Veteran how they feel about that.
I was told that both my birth astigmatism and the surgically induced astigmatism can be fixed via LASIK. I fear LASIK. MY sister in law has permanent near blindness in one eye after LASIK, was done in Vancouver (lawsuit still pending after three years). I have two co-workers relatively minor permanent side effects.
I also fear losing my peripheral vision. Ask any Veteran how they feel about that.
macadamia_owl 1 points 2y ago
Yes even born severe astigmatism can be fixed but the most important is finding reliable experienced surgeon always ask how many of this procedures per year he/she does if number is low search elsewhere it's good tip for any procedure. Compare many places and ask for second opinion always or more.
Along the way i lost over 70% of visual field in my only eye due to multiple eye diseases and surgeries but it's not much noticeable when brain adjusts to it and i live niemały with it. Losing peripheral vision is "nuisance" but i found out worse for me was losing acuity, colors, contrast. Losing peripheral vision is rare from LASIK.
I know one blind man with 20/20 vision but only 5% of tunnel visual field due to rapid degenerative optic nerve disease he still used white cane sparingly because he used his rest vision so well.
But i understand your fear of getting any side effects after LASIK, it may help reading medical papers about it to ease the fear or talk about it very honestly with eye doctor and surgeon. It always helped me with building trust and fighting off fear, my eye is extremely complicated and my surgeon was always very honest with me such 1:1 talk before deciding and getting trough your questions and doubts list (but keep it short 10-15 questions leave place for notes) helps.
Along the way i lost over 70% of visual field in my only eye due to multiple eye diseases and surgeries but it's not much noticeable when brain adjusts to it and i live niemały with it. Losing peripheral vision is "nuisance" but i found out worse for me was losing acuity, colors, contrast. Losing peripheral vision is rare from LASIK.
I know one blind man with 20/20 vision but only 5% of tunnel visual field due to rapid degenerative optic nerve disease he still used white cane sparingly because he used his rest vision so well.
But i understand your fear of getting any side effects after LASIK, it may help reading medical papers about it to ease the fear or talk about it very honestly with eye doctor and surgeon. It always helped me with building trust and fighting off fear, my eye is extremely complicated and my surgeon was always very honest with me such 1:1 talk before deciding and getting trough your questions and doubts list (but keep it short 10-15 questions leave place for notes) helps.
siriuslylupin6 2 points 2y ago
Software development can be done by blind people, one of the more common or better jobs. Blindness isn’t the end of the world you can be blind and do quite a bit in life and be many things. I am a testament of this. Totally blind,very pragmatic and capable. I’ve also done a lot in my 28 years of life. Don’t be discouraged. Learn to adapt and even if you try your best and end up with no sight I think you’ll be fine.
LinuxPhred [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I thank everyone for your support.
siriuslylupin6 1 points 2y ago
Not a problem. You also specifically replied to me.
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