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BlueKota

(3,730 posts)
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 09:07 PM Nov 18

Got good news from Retinal Specialist [View all]

The abnormal blood vessels that formed under my retina have been reduced to just a small tiny bump, and so far shows no sign of regrowth. He's hopefull that today's shot will clear up the last of it. I still have to go back every six months to make sure there is no reoccurrence, but he said he thinks I may not need any more shots, as long as things continue to remain stable.

He also confirmed what my regular ophthalmologist said, that while there is evidence of cataracts developing, it's likely I won't need surgery for at least 10 more years. I am so grateful to him for making the correct diagnosis of the blood vessel growth being a result of long term severe myopia, and the treatments he gave me.

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Great news. Best wishes for the future. surfered Nov 18 #1
Thank you! BlueKota Nov 18 #2
Thank you for sharing such good news. niyad Nov 18 #3
Thank you! BlueKota Nov 22 #23
Great news! I hope it doesn't happen again. brer cat Nov 18 #4
Thank you! BlueKota Nov 22 #13
Whew! That's some good news BluKota! Eyesight is a treasure! Clouds Passing Nov 18 #5
Thank you. It sure is. BlueKota Nov 22 #14
Yes, I'd be scared too. All good though. 😁 Clouds Passing Nov 25 #24
Glad to hear IbogaProject Nov 18 #6
That's definitely good news. BlueKota Nov 22 #15
I am 3auld6phart Nov 18 #7
I am sorry about your eye problems. BlueKota Nov 22 #16
Great news! Yea! 😊👍 Hope22 Nov 18 #8
Thank you. BlueKota Nov 22 #17
I'm so glad. area51 Nov 18 #9
Thank you BlueKota Nov 22 #18
As one who has a different retinal issue that messed with one eye...Glad to hear your great news! If you are lucky not.. electric_blue68 Nov 19 #10
Thank you. BlueKota Nov 22 #19
YW. Continued Best of luck for you and your sister electric_blue68 Nov 22 #20
So happy for you. What a relief. Fla Dem Nov 19 #11
Definitely. BlueKota Nov 22 #21
Wonderful 👍 TommieMommy Nov 19 #12
Thank you! BlueKota Nov 22 #22
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