Yes… if you have a table or desk or deck that you want to make sure is level, for a small fee I'll come over and lay down on it, and you can check the position of the bubble in my eye 😉 👀
The bubble is harmless. It's just left over air space after my surgeon filled the eye with silicone oil on Monday. My body will naturally fill the space with fluid over the next few days… but when Susie and I first saw it, we thought it looked pretty weird!
I'm spending all of this week stuck face down in hopes that the retina will take hold and stay attached. I'm told that I will likely have to leave the oil in permanently or risk detachment. However, since the oil emulsifies over time (forms opaque clumps), I will have to have periodic oil changes. (I'm not sure how many miles I can go between changes… 😉 )
The vision itself is pretty bad. The retina is very damaged. I can make out fingers if held in front of a bright light, but the image is very dark, distorted, and rotated. It's not the kind of thing that slowly gets better.
I really appreciate all of your continued prayers and encouragement. It means a lot to me!! I still have several months of healing and adjustment time to get through… but I'm not discouraged. There are many people who do just fine with one good eye (including a number of good friends).
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Yes… if you have a table or desk or deck that you want to make sure is level, for a small fee I’ll come over and lay down on it, and you can check the position of the bubble in my eye 😉 👀
The bubble is harmless. It’s just left over air space after my surgeon filled the eye with silicone oil on Monday. My body will naturally fill the space with fluid over the next few days… but when Susie and I first saw it, we
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I think of you every day Dave. I hope this heals as best it can, as quickly as it can.
FWIW one of my great aunts is legally blind in both eyes – she can see vague shapes in bright light situations. She is amazing. You'd never know unless she was in an unfamiliar place. Her other senses have picked up the slack. She's also fortunate to live in a small town and can walk everywhere, and have nice people watch out for her.
I have a hard enough time remembering to change the oil in my car ;-D. I'm so glad you have such a positive attitude. I think that's half the battle. Take care ????
Wow Dave! Your positive attitude is an inspiration! Here's wishing you a speedy and successful recovery!
Your sense of humor and your cheerfulness should be a source of inspiration to us all.
I believe and am hoping that everyone sending positive energy your way has got to make a difference. Keep on keeping on Mr. Dave!
Keep up the good spirit, Dave!
I sure hope your retina stays attached. You are my hero, being able to set like that for a week.
Like you, right now I can see my fingers in bright light. And colors. If they are down low. What I see up top is distorted blur.
And crazy light shows. White light flashing all over the place.
I keep thinking about you. And praying that it works for you.
Keep on keeping on. 🙂
Dave, wishing you all the best for some stability with the eye and hopefully a good path to recovery!
Wow, that's bizarre. I've never heard of "oil changes" in an eye!
Still praying, +Dave Bell
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