Thank you, Dr Hagan
The cause of all the distress has been narrowed down to very high IOP due to the silicone oil (reconfirmed at another larger hospital)
The solutions seems to be to remove the Silicon oil after completing 3 months. Both surgeons agree on this. So I am opting for this. Seems the high IOP is causing inflammation etc. Temporarily I am on Combigan and the redness has disappeared.
Reg, high pulse, I believe it is caused by one of the tablets, the dosage of which has been reduced and my pulse is dropping towards normal.
1. Be sure that the retina MD has checked for exposed sutures. One of our best posters JodieJ had an irritated eye for a long time and was due to over-looked suture sticking up and once it was removed the pain/irritation stopped.
2. Ask the retina MD to refer you to a oculoplastic surgeon about the droopy eyelid. Chances are they will have you wait 4-6 months post op before considering any surgical elevation.
3. A resting heart rate that high is abnormal and you should work through that with your family MD likely with a referral to a cardiologist.
JCH MD
I have heeded the doctor's advice and underwent retinal surgery. RD, Laser done, Vitrectomy with Silicone Oil replacement (due to blood clots in VH), Scleral buckling has been done.
This was two and half months ago. The eye has healed fully. Unfortunately, there is still eyelid swelling and hence droopy eyelid and watering. My surgeon has tried a few change in medicines but not much improvement.
He is now travelling and will be back next week. Are there any suggestions?
Is there anything I can do to speedup healing? My wife is attending to me 100% enforcing doctor's directions (rest, medication, food etc etc).
The only odd thing I notice is my resting pulse normally around 60 now hovers around 90-110.
I had a full clinical test - blood , urinalysis etc turned up 100% OK. (except for slightly elevated triglycerides)
Appreciate any suggestions
Hi Dr Hagan
I am consulting with a surgeon. I understand that if left untreated, membranes and blood vessels will grow on and behind retina, Due to lack of use, the eyeball may shrink, become misshaped and require a surgery later anyway.
So the conclusion is, even if there is no vision RD cannot be left untreated
I am posting this info so that other readers may benefit. Appreciate if you have comments
I cannot answer those questions. Only an exam of your eye can tell. You will need to get this from the surgeons.
JCH MD