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So far, so good. I am in a fog, returned from the eye doctor. I have hree more weeks of fear and uncertainty but no retinal tears or holes yet. No active diabetic eye disease. This is as good as I can expect it. The floater will slowly become invisible as my brain learns to ignore it. Next year I can look forward (!) to a procedure that shaves off the surface of my left eye. Sounds disgusting. Also cataract surgery.
that's all. Thank you for your good thoughts.

Spinliesel 9 Dec 10
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I hope all goes well for you_one eye.

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I'm glad to hear it's going well. Sorry for your discomfort and pain, but it's easier to take that when you know you're making progress. I hope you can find some temporary relief as you heal.

Thank you. Right now, there is no pain, only fear and tension that a tear will develop. But I am an optimist: life will go on.

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Had cataract surgery, it's not bad. Have had floaters for about 25 years, and I can still see them; although, at one time the doctors could not see the back of my eye due to the floaters caused by a hemorrhage. They can remove the fluid and floaters in the eye, replace it with water, and the over time the eye fluid will return.

That sounds hopeful.

@Spinliesel I've ust lived with the floaters, occasionally they block my vision a bit, but it's not bad.

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At age 51, I had cataract and Lasik surgery. My vision improved tremendously.

Cataracts developed because I grew up on a lake, sailing and swimming. Also I live on the sunny side of the Cascade Mountains of Washington State.

My ex-husband had terrible vision. After he had cataract surgery with Lasik, Terry cried with joy.

"For the first time in my life, I can see individual trees on that hillside!" Terry exclaimed. As an artist, Terry was ecstatic to have perfect vision, and not need contacts or glasses anymore.

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Well that's some good news at least. I have cataract surgery in my future as well but not for several years at least.

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Cataracts have to " Ripen" before they do a removal,a small incision is made,the bad lens removed, and the new one put in it's place,no stiches,or having to sleep in a darkend room.

@Mike1947

What year did you have cataract surgery? I had cataract surgery in 2004.

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Good luck...I didn’t know about your diabetes or your eye condition. This news is better than it may have been, so that is positive. ?

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I've had Cataract surgery on both eye now,the left in California about 18 years ago,and the right here in Missouri,almost 6 years ago.Both went smoothly,no problems of infections,you will wear an eye guard until the next day when the Doctor will remove it.

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I'm diabetic as well and have annual retinal scans, there's been something around for years but it hasn't got any worse and has in fact improved by itself but I can empathise with the whole thought process of potential eye conditions. Fingers crossed 🙂

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Wishing you well and a positive outcome to your eye issues.

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Hang in there. Glad to hear the news is positive!

Thanks!

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