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Thank you for sharing this- (Reply to this comment)
by BeastieGirl
You're right, most of us that can see take our eyesight for granted. My grandfather had the same condition- twice (and more than 15 years apart!!). He was lucky and now, because of surgery, can see even without his glasses!!
I'm glad things have worked out for you better than worse- and hopefully we'll see more reviews from you soon!!!
-Echo
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Feb 21 '06
6:31 pm PST
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Re: WOW!! (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
Hey Phil, if one reader - that would be you - heads for the I-Doc, then I am content.
Thanks for checking in.
Write On!
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Oct 07 '05
8:40 pm PDT
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WOW!! (Reply to this comment)
by popsrocks
I just didn't know.
Keep the faith and I will have my eyes checked out. I have been finding a bit more trouble seeing than I have in a while.
Thanks,
Phil
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Oct 07 '05
6:37 pm PDT
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Re: Thank You! (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
It is a daily struggle, Darla.
My situation is not nearly as dire as others. But I find it very challenging none-the-less.
Thanks for your warm words.
Write On!
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Oct 04 '05
9:43 am PDT
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Thank You! (Reply to this comment)
by DAnneC
As a person who has had a lifelong struggle with vision, I thank you for all this valuable information. And I am so glad that your vision has returned. Few folks with relatively normal vision realize what a struggle it can be.
Regards,
Darla
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Oct 04 '05
3:19 am PDT
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Re: Wow, I'm speechless! (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
According to my eye docs, there are two basic types of retinal detachments. One is the "traumatic" which is most often the result of a blow or jar to the head. This is the type often suffered by athletes.
The second type is referred to as "spontaneous". Ah, that would be mine.
Thanks for checking in, Claudia.
Write On!
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Oct 03 '05
3:51 pm PDT
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Wow, I'm speechless! (Reply to this comment)
by whalewatcher
I always thought that a detached retina was associated with some sort of blow or injury. What an amazing story and I'm glad to hear that you've weathered the storm, but what an ordeal it must have been.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and, hopefully, we heed your advice!
Claudia
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Oct 03 '05
2:15 pm PDT
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Re: So glad.... (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
It is certainly good to be back, HfO.
I heartily second your opinion on protecting our eyesight. I value it even more now that it has been compromised.
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Write On!
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Oct 03 '05
8:47 am PDT
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So glad.... (Reply to this comment)
by heidifromoz
...that our technology today can do such great things to correct vision problems. Just think, not so long ago people like us would have lost our sight outright - yes I have had torn retinas which were fortunately able to be corrected with laser surgery. I agree totally that one needs to have these things monitored on an ongoing basis - our sight is too precious to risk losing. Glad too that you are back and writing for Eps, which was not the same without your humour and insight.
HfO
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Oct 02 '05
11:22 pm PDT
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Re: Well Gung (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
Love ya back, Sis.
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Oct 02 '05
12:11 pm PDT
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Well Gung (Reply to this comment)
by SurgRN911
Perhaps you can be part of the medical field after all :)
Great essay that I'm sure will encourage and help others on the importance of keeping a check on the peeks.
Now as far as that comment earlier down Hmmm!
Love you too!
Hugs
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Oct 02 '05
10:12 am PDT
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Re: I am sorry (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
I appreciate the kind sentiments, Melinda.
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Oct 02 '05
9:35 am PDT
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I am sorry (Reply to this comment)
by patricknjacob
I didn't know. I have missed you here. Melinda
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Oct 02 '05
6:48 am PDT
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Re: I'm getting ready to create a special newsletter, and... (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
Thanks for thinking of me, AJ.
Good luck with the newsletter.
Write On!
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Oct 02 '05
3:38 am PDT
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Re: Oh Gungian (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
I have missed reading my Epinions friends, Virginia.
The membership of our cyber-community has waxed and waned. But I hope to get back to speed with the lives, loves and even losses of some great Epinionators.
Write On!
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Oct 02 '05
3:36 am PDT
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Re: Oh gosh you know (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
Well Jo, I sure hope I can stay firmly on the road to recovery. That shoulder driving is no fun.
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Oct 02 '05
3:32 am PDT
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Re: Hmmm, (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
Thanks for the warm comment, Barbara.
I do intend to slowly ramp up my rating and writing. But my eye does tire easily and I certainly do not want to risk "the darkness" again.
Write On!
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Oct 02 '05
3:31 am PDT
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Re: so sorry to hear ... (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
The unexpected onset was one of the most frightening aspects, Robin.
It has certainly shaken my sense of complacency.
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Oct 02 '05
3:28 am PDT
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Re: Thanks for the warning! (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
I appreciate the warm welcome, Bridgette.
Write On!
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Oct 02 '05
3:27 am PDT
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Re: Excellent advice you give ! (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
I have periodic visits with both my retina specialist and the cataract surgeon.
Thanks a chunk.
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Oct 02 '05
3:26 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Wow... (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
We should be settling in after the first of the year. I look forward to putting down Pacific Northwest roots.
Thanks, Lisa.
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Oct 02 '05
3:20 am PDT
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Re: very timely (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
I appreciate your comment, Michael.
If the review helps one person, it will have been worthwhile. Perhaps that one will be your brother-in-law.
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Oct 02 '05
3:17 am PDT
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Re: Write on, indeed! (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
Thanks, Donna.
Keen eyesight, as with other faculties, is often taken for granted. I'll try to be more appreciative in the future.
Write On!
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Oct 02 '05
3:15 am PDT
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I'm getting ready to create a special newsletter, and... (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
...a link to your good--make that wonderful!--news will be in the first issue!
Hugs!
AJ :o)
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Oct 01 '05
3:37 pm PDT
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Oh Gungian (Reply to this comment)
by Granniemose
I am so very sorry this happened to you, but am glad that things are better now. Gosh, we never know, do we, when we get up in the morning what may happen in the course of an hour, or even a minute? Thank heaven for your lovely wife and her dedication toward getting you to a doctor.
You have been missed a lot -
Virginis
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Oct 01 '05
3:01 pm PDT
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Oh gosh you know (Reply to this comment)
by jo.com
I wondered where you've been for so long. I'm so sorry to hear about all you went through. You are so right. It is only when something goes wrong that we realize what the gift of health really means. Continue on the road. jo
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Oct 01 '05
11:13 am PDT
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Hmmm, (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
I knew you had eye surgery but really didn't know the extent of what you went through and how suddenly it came up...That in itself is so scary.I'm so glad that your vision is corrected to the extent that it is and that your recovery will mean we will be seeing and reading you more often on the site ...You've been missed.
Take care and may good health be in your future from now on
Barbara
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Oct 01 '05
8:01 am PDT
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so sorry to hear ... (Reply to this comment)
by RobinLynn
I was so sorry to hear about this happening to you. I have heard a lot about this condition, but didn't realize it could come on so suddenly and with such feroocity! Hope all is well now that the surgery is done and you have mostly recovered...
thanks for sharing.
Robin
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Oct 01 '05
5:19 am PDT
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Excellent advice you give ! (Reply to this comment)
by louisdrinkingt
I agree, and visit your "eye-doc" as often as you are told to....
Thanks
Lou
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Oct 01 '05
4:10 am PDT
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Thanks for the warning! (Reply to this comment)
by jnbmoore
I had heard you were ill but no details!
I'm so glad you're back!!!
Bridgette
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Oct 01 '05
1:51 am PDT
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