My left eye

Carol Reed

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OK. Update on the eyes.

I cracked my head hard a few weeks ago. Saw stars. A day or so later I had a shower of floaters that lasted a couple of days. Now I have enough 'junk' in my left eye from the broken blood vessel as to be absolutely annoying. Not to mention rather serious.

The doc said it is no longer bleeding but there is evidence of past bleeding in both eyes. No hypertension but diabetes is an issue. I bruise easily and often my nose bleeds when I blow it. None of this is good. Doc said not much they can do except wait and see what happens. I have both a nutritionist and herbalist that have been helping me keep my blood sugar in check. That seems to be under control.

I do watch my diet carefully and will be even more diligent with an intentional low glycemic foods journal. My nutritionist says absolutely no caffeine or canola oil. Both are bad for blood vessels. My herbalist has me on eye and blood vessel nutrients. My doc wants me to see a retina specialist. That will happen soon. And Jim Bradley is helping sort all this out.

I am taking this very seriously. I know I have been persistent is asking for support for my brother. And that worked out very well. I am going to be very selfish here and ask for your support again. Thanks folks. You are the greatest!
 
You have our support as you already know, But you have had enough problems to last for a while, so I am wondering if your guardian angel is taking a coffee break?:rofl: Anyhow, prayers are coming your way, and I wish you the very best.
 
you better straightun up i told you to behave when i left and it doesnt sound like you have been doing that.. yu need to take better care of yourself girl:0 i will do my part for you:)
 
I had a similar experience in the 80s. At that point I'd had type 1 diabetes for 17 years, and suddenly lost the sight in my left eye to bleeding. Over the next three years or so I had loss of vision in one eye or the other, and for a short time in both. I underwent more than 16 laser treatments, and two surgeries. The good news is that they can fix stuff like this. I haven't had serious problems with my retinas since then, and I can see more than well enough to drive, but not well enough to read the small print on a medicine bottle. Be strong; medical science is wonderful!
 
Carol,
I know you're no where near there, but it's hell getting old... I was working in the garden last spring bending over and when I stood up, had a large black spot in my right eye.... a couple days later it wasn't so large, but seemed to have broken into a couple of spots... all summer long I "dodged" bugs flying at my head... nearly fell of the lawn tractor dodging one.... I'm down to just one spot now, but it floats around and gets in the way when I'm driving..... this week my left eye has started twitching, so I'm blinking all the time and sometimes rubbing it to stop the twitch.... between the twitching and dodging bugs, it would be interesting to know other peoples thoughts when they watch me....

take care and listen to the doc.... our eyesight is our most precious asset. .... sending good thoughts your way.
 
Best not to mess around with something like this.

Prayers and best wishes going out across the west to you!
 
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