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tv star collector · 10-01-2008, 08:22 AM

I had to have an eye exam today. It had been three years, and lately I have been bothered with seeing
large dark spots from time to time and frequent severe headaches. My optician found two things, both of
which are common with people as they age: the beginning of cataracts forming and (the main cause of
the spots) a condition called Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD). The latter can also be caused by
a head trauma or a fall.

I haven't had any recent head injuries, though. (Come to think of it, I did injure my head while I was
working at Wal-Mart. But that was over a year ago, when I bumped my head on a clothes rack. It
caused some bleeding, but my family physician said it was just a superficial wound. So, I think the eye condtion
is just a result of aging.)

My optician didn't prescribe a new eyeglass prescription. He just wants me to watch out for any of these
signs: flashing lights, a "curtain or veil" over my vision or lots of dots. If I start seeing any of those, I
need to visit him immediately. Otherwise, I just need to be seen six weeks from now to make sure
there is no neovasuclarization (new blood vessel formation) or retinal breaks in my eyes.

tv star collector · 10-01-2008, 02:12 PM

The test for glaucoma is part of the routine eye exam there; so, if it were
present, I'm sure he would have mentioned it. His diagnosis revealed just
vitreous detachment and vitreous floaters and nuclear sclerotic cataract.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-01-2008, 02:21 PM

The last time I had my eye's Checked was 2004

AB · 10-01-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

The test for glaucoma is part of the routine eye exam there; so, if it were
present, I'm sure he would have mentioned it. His diagnosis revealed just
vitreous detachment and vitreous floaters and nuclear sclerotic cataract.

Is there any special treatment for it? Hope everything goes well for you.

Fleet · 10-01-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

The last time I had my eye's Checked was 2004

Time to make an appointment!

tv star collector · 10-01-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

Is there any special treatment for it? Hope everything goes well for you.

No, not really. It's just an annoyance that I will have to put up with. I just
hope that it doesn't get worse.

catlover79 · 10-01-2008, 06:37 PM

I try to go in for an eye exam at least every 1 1/2-2 years. I just had one today and everything went very well. Poor eyesight runs on both sides of my family, so it's important to me to make regular eye exams. Keep us updated, tv star collector - God be with you!!

howierules86 · 10-01-2008, 07:21 PM

Yes, I get eye exams about every two years myself (my last one was on December 10, 2007). Except for a puff that shoots you in the eye like a gun, I usually don't have problems during these appointments.

tv star collector · 10-02-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by howierules86

Yes, I get eye exams about every two years myself (my last one was on December 10, 2007). Except for a puff that shoots you in the eye like a gun, I usually don't have problems during these appointments.

I remember that puff. Come to think of it, they didn't do that this time.

tv star collector · 10-02-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

There are a few ways to take the ocular pressure. The puff in the eye is one form. There is also one where a special instrument touches your eye. When it beeps the person taking the reading will note the pressure in the eye. The eye drops they put in prior to the Glaucoma test burn. I don't like any of the ways to have the Glaucoma pressure taken. I have to go every few months.

If the floaters ie: cataracts get larger and/or thicker they can negatively affect your vision. The floaters/cataracts can form what's called a "blind spot". I hope things get better for you.

Yeah. He did put drops in my eyes, and afterwards he shined a bright light in
them. That was my least favorite part of the exam. I saw spots for a long
time after that, including the drive home. Fortunately, I didn't have to drive
very far.

Courtnee · 10-02-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by howierules86

Yes, I get eye exams about every two years myself (my last one was on December 10, 2007). Except for a puff that shoots you in the eye like a gun, I usually don't have problems during these appointments.

Oh man, I hate that thing. I always dread it.

10-01-2008, 08:22 AM	#1
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Eye Exam I had to have an eye exam today. It had been three years, and lately I have been bothered with seeing large dark spots from time to time and frequent severe headaches. My optician found two things, both of which are common with people as they age: the beginning of cataracts forming and (the main cause of the spots) a condition called Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD). The latter can also be caused by a head trauma or a fall. I haven't had any recent head injuries, though. (Come to think of it, I did injure my head while I was working at Wal-Mart. But that was over a year ago, when I bumped my head on a clothes rack. It caused some bleeding, but my family physician said it was just a superficial wound. So, I think the eye condtion is just a result of aging.) My optician didn't prescribe a new eyeglass prescription. He just wants me to watch out for any of these signs: flashing lights, a "curtain or veil" over my vision or lots of dots. If I start seeing any of those, I need to visit him immediately. Otherwise, I just need to be seen six weeks from now to make sure there is no neovasuclarization (new blood vessel formation) or retinal breaks in my eyes.

10-01-2008, 02:21 PM	#3
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10-01-2008, 06:37 PM	#7
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10-01-2008, 02:12 PM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	The test for glaucoma is part of the routine eye exam there; so, if it were present, I'm sure he would have mentioned it. His diagnosis revealed just vitreous detachment and vitreous floaters and nuclear sclerotic cataract.

10-01-2008, 07:21 PM	#8
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,516	Yes, I get eye exams about every two years myself (my last one was on December 10, 2007). Except for a puff that shoots you in the eye like a gun, I usually don't have problems during these appointments.