Judique
Dis Veteran, Beach Lover at BWV, BCV, HHI, VB
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2003
i haven't heard her talk about laser therapy. I'll have to ask her. I know her retina specialist has said that they are making huge strides in treatments/cures. What she has is genetic and her sister who is 10 years older than her didn't have many options available when she started having problems and is limited now in what she can do that requires good eyesight. So sad.
Yes, I googled and it is genetic and is pretty widespread as well, as is my problem - up to 30% of cataract patients have clouding of the capsule. I'm going to ask my ophthalmologist more about macular degeneration on Monday as I know it's been mentioned during my appointments. He's also an instructor and loves to teach - evident in how he treats me when I see him. I'm curious if it is something that I get to possibly look forward to as I get up in age.
I never dreamed I'd be having laser treatment after my cataract surgery. But now I know what all the follow up appointments were for as he told me that there was some possible evidence of future clouding after I had my surgery. My surgeries were in 2017, and late 2019 was when I had last seen the doctor for a follow up. At that time I was still seeing fine.
Then 2020 happened and my appointment was canceled - office was closed for several months - and when it opened and I called, I had to wait until this month to get seen. A lot happened in a year. I got under 5/24 and got another Chase card!! <G>