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fov
Jul 13, 2004 9:47:36 GMT -5
Post by chinostroza1 on Jul 13, 2004 9:47:36 GMT -5
Does anybody know if your age has anything to do with a lower risk of complications after fov?? What I mean, if you are young and have healthy eyes do you have a lower risk than someone who is older
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fov
Jul 15, 2004 14:15:57 GMT -5
Post by Larry on Jul 15, 2004 14:15:57 GMT -5
I believe I read somewhere that younger patients who have an FOV have a lower risk of later developing a cataract. I think I read it at another board.
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fov
Jul 20, 2004 7:40:28 GMT -5
Post by Moderator on Jul 20, 2004 7:40:28 GMT -5
Yep, and according to Dan Fov, a former FOV patient, if you're under 20 the chances of getting cataract are negligent, to put simply.
Otherwise , I haven't heard of any other differences between young and older patient.
I think a PVD can make an FOV easier, because it allegedly makes the vitreous easier to pull out.
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fov
Jul 20, 2004 15:04:31 GMT -5
Post by Frank on Jul 20, 2004 15:04:31 GMT -5
Went to the clinic yesterday ... my floaters seem to be worse. Full check ... no retinal detachment to see. Asked what will happen with the floaters:
- they will dissolve again - some part of it will dissolve -> floaters will fade - they will last forever but you will learn to ignore them - they will last forever and they'll bother you for the rest of your life
When I can't get used to them in a year (or 2) they will consider a FOV.
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fov
Jul 21, 2004 1:41:55 GMT -5
Post by Larry on Jul 21, 2004 1:41:55 GMT -5
Sorry to read you have more floaters. I have read of a doctor in Santa Monica, California who regularly does FOV's. If worse comes to worse, you may want to contact him. Yes the idea, not to mention a graphic mpeg I saw of a vitrectomy isn't pleasent. The good news is it takes some 40 minutes per eye and it's over with according to what I've researched.
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fov
Jul 21, 2004 22:19:54 GMT -5
Post by Moderator on Jul 21, 2004 22:19:54 GMT -5
Sorry about the misfortune Frank Also you might want to get in contact with Dan Fox - he has an FOV surgeon to refer to people. Hey and about the MPEG - where did you find it?
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fov
Jul 22, 2004 1:53:45 GMT -5
Post by Larry on Jul 22, 2004 1:53:45 GMT -5
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fov
Jul 22, 2004 2:18:13 GMT -5
Post by Frank on Jul 22, 2004 2:18:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the support guys. It means a lot, because out here there are a lot of people I know that doesn't seem to care except for my girlfriend and parents. Also you might want to get in contact with Dan Fox - he has an FOV surgeon to refer to people. I don't know really sure. The thaught of a FOV scares me a lot. There's something in me that wants to wait ... perhaps my situation gets better, or I can live with them. FOV is the last option I will cosidder.
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fov
Jul 22, 2004 23:48:49 GMT -5
Post by Larry on Jul 22, 2004 23:48:49 GMT -5
I think you are doing the right thing by waiting. Some FOV's don't come out with clear vision. Also if you click that video link I posted a few messages ago it mentions another problem. The possibility of a gas bubble where the vitreous was would make it dangerous to be in an airplane or scuba dive. The change in pressure is the problem. I don't know how or when a gas bubble occurs, the video didn't explain that part.
I think the best solution for floaters would be an injection that firms up the vitreous, and maybe even prevent the inevitable PVD.
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fov
Jul 23, 2004 6:07:35 GMT -5
Post by Frank on Jul 23, 2004 6:07:35 GMT -5
Read the same thing today of someone who got a FOV and had a gas buble. The doctor advised him to wait, since the bubble will disappear. Sounds strange ... Once you're eye is sealed, how can a gas bubble escape? On the other hand ... also read that patiens did a Vitr. just for getting rid of a bubble. I think the best solution for floaters would be an injection that firms up the vitreous, and maybe even prevent the inevitable PVD. Firms up? You're floaters will stay but they won't float anymore ... it wouldn't be a great cure, but ignoring the "floaters" would be sooo much easier. If only like VITRASA could help us ... the hardest thing with floaters is that you have to wait. But ... wait for what ? Wait for how long ?
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fov
Jul 24, 2004 1:52:40 GMT -5
Post by Larry on Jul 24, 2004 1:52:40 GMT -5
I was thinking of a process of solidifing the vitreous when the floaters were out of the central vision. My floaters do float out of my vision and I can keep them there if I hold still. Really it's the movement that drives me nuts. If that were stopped, even with a floater stuck in my visual range, I'd be very content.
Ok, now to try making another floater face.
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Jul 24, 2004 4:26:54 GMT -5
Post by Frank on Jul 24, 2004 4:26:54 GMT -5
I was thinking of a process of solidifing the vitreous when the floaters were out of the central vision. My floaters do float out of my vision and I can keep them there if I hold still. Really it's the movement that drives me nuts. If that were stopped, even with a floater stuck in my visual range, I'd be very content. I understand. I have almost the same thing. All my floaters sink to the bottom. I can still see them tho, since they are in the not sharp-zone below, not in my sharp central vision, but that's okay ... it's the movement ... Ignoring a "stuck" floater that doens't float is as easy as ignoring your own nose or glasses for example Nice one on the floater face, but it seems to be too happy
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