February 22nd

Day 53

Ok woke up today still in the same condition as yesterday...

took Tyren to his basketball game, they lost... but they played hard....

Then off to Kaiser....

I have a Detached Retina....A what? Exactly thats what I said...

A retinal detachment occurs when the retina is pulled away from its normal position in the back of the eye. The retina sends visual images to the brain through the optic nerve. When detachment occurs, vision is blurred. A detached retina is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness unless it is treated.

The retina normally lies smoothly and firmly against the inside back wall of the eyeball and functions much like the film in the back of a camera. Millions of light-sensitive retinal cells receive optical images, instantly "develop" them, and send them on to the brain to be seen. If any part of the retina is lifted or pulled from its normal position, it is considered detached and will cause some vision loss.

The vitreous is the clear collagen gel that fills the back of the eye between the retina and the lens. As we get older the vitreous may pull away from its attachment to the retina at the back of the eye. Usually the vitreous separates from the retina without causing a problem. But sometimes the vitreous pulls hard enough to tear the retina in one or more places. Fluid may pass through the retinal tear and lift the retina off the back of the eye like wallpaper can peel off a wall.

Retinal detachment can occur at any age, but it is more common in midlife and later. Conditions that can increase the chance of a retinal detachment include nearsightedness; previous cataract surgery; glaucoma; severe trauma; previous retinal detachment in your other eye; family history of retinal detachment; or weak areas in your retina that can be seen by your ophthalmologist.

Symptoms

Floaters
Gray curtain or veil moving across your field of vision

The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have a detached retina. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your eye doctor for a complete exam.

(I saw the floaters they look like little bugs (gnats) but had no idea. The Dr told me had I come in I could have prevented surgery)



This is me waiting to be seen in the Urgent Care at Kaiser...



This is after I saw Dr Rosen... prepping me for my emergency eye surgery tmrw.

Gemini

This is a good time to use the home as a vehicle for entertaining family members and friends. A common interest in spiritual and mystical values among family members may occur at this time. Relations with friends are strong and carefree. Everything points to your taking the initiative today and setting rules for young people now may be part of the action you will take. Your attitude with young people is more of a friendship relationship than guide or teacher. However, young people need to know where their limitations are so you are wise to set up rules, expectations, standards, rewards and punishment. They will appreciate it even if you feel a little awkward promoting these things. You will feel a sense of support for your efforts.