got into opthamologist! gonna try for abx!

[IndigoRiley]

I got into an appt for tomorrow ophthamologist! Thankyou for suggesting it! &i Btw u guys are GREAT! THIS COMMUNITY IS AMAZING! &sooo helpful! Will the opthamologist actually be able to tell if the Lyme has affected my eyes? I hope so bc it most definitely has! What should expect or be prepared for? Like how do i get him to give me antibiotics?

[IndigoRiley]

No luck at ALL! All he did was give me an eye exam and told me I need a new Rheumatologist since mine wont treat me(he didn't know much about Lyme). I started crying and he probably thought I was crazy. I was trying soo hard not to cry but I couldn't help it. I was just so disappointed and I started thinking about how hard this all is! Which makes me just so sad, hurt, angry..etc.

[cave76]

Good luck! And do let us know what he said/did.

[IndigoRiley]

Well here goes nothing!(well hopefully SOMETHING). Leaving for opthamologist now! Read all of your advice thankyou soooo sooo much! Please pray he is open minded and educated about lyme! Wish me luck! Ill update when I am done!!!

[mojogal]

I am still being treated. Going back for a follow up end of May. The fact that this guy is very Lyme aware makes me feel much better.

[youvegottobekidding]

Glad to hear you've got improvement with the drops.
Are you still being treated? Or are your eyes OK for now?

[mojogal]

I think the specialist is the way to go. The regular opthomologist doesn't have the equipment to see the nerves at the back of the eye which is where the damage was from.