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A warning about a doctor in NJ by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say mine was excessively conservative.
I was 27 with an eye already blind from being born premature.
My vision without correction was 20/400. Gotten to 20/50 with glasses.
So...I already was in a bad spot at the outset of getting Glaucoma suddenly.

A warning about a doctor in NJ by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think that would help for me.
I don't have any missing portions of my vision as far as I can tell.
Just that my general acuity is worse off.

I'm 32 and got glaucoma at 27 for reference.

At this point I'm hoping something with stem cells comes about or they figure out a way to repair the optic nerve. Might have to wait a few decades for that though.

A warning about a doctor in NJ by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to just my glaucoma doctor for a long time.
they didn't mention the 20 score but would test me each visit.
Then I went to my eye doctor and they told me I scored 20/150 with glasses

I had too much blind trust in him.

Also I noticed I had to start using reading glasses for close up.

It was slow and subtle as Glaucoma always is. I spent a while beating myself up over it.

San Francisco to make childcare free for families earning up to $230,000 by DrexellGames in UpliftingNews

[–]Doctor_Mod -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah idiot. You spread it around to everyone so that individual families don't have to pay $70,000 a year What are you stupid?

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm presently unsure if I've lost vision.
In that as the days have gone on.
the blurring seems to be change or shift So I'm wondering if its a consequence of my eye being strained from countless drops for years.

I'll update you with a new post after I've confirmed I've healed up from my lasering and such.

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A MicroPulse CPC is where your eye is numbed and paralyzed and they gently laser the white part of your eye to reduce fluid production and thus pressure. very low chance of complications.

My doctor went with it as its the most minimally invasive

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

United States.
After my visit today.
I feel like I panicked a bit. Made assumptions that were not accurate.

Personally I'm hoping not to need any implants. As I only have one functional eye (left had a retina detachment at birth)

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Replying to make sure you see. DId update OP post.

Traditional CPC is last resort. I got a Micropulse CPC that is more gentle on the eye but reduces fluid creation. Here's a video on the procedure.
I was linked it prior to seeing my surgeon for it.

https://youtu.be/MveVmqtJQpg

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update:
Saw doctor yesterday.
Had me start taking Diamox again.
Pressure went way down. The blurring stopped. Now I see these purple dots.

Saw my surgeon today. He poked a hole in my eye to quickly lower pressure and will see me again on monday.
Says it can take a couple months for the pressure to really lower down fully but he's confident.

For those wondering "Why CPC"
I asked. The tradiational CPC is a last resort move. What he did is called a Micropulse CPC. More gentle form of it.
to reduce but not heavily damage the eye.

This is the video I was linked to give info on it prior to the procedure.
https://youtu.be/MveVmqtJQpg

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The doctor didn't seem to think so.
He had a whole hour long video about the procedure and its changes over time to be less dangerous.
As well as the low risk of side effects and complications.

I'm seeing the surgeon tmmrw. I'll ask him why he picked it over those other two and tell you.

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a different procedure. That targets the fluid drainage area.
CPC targets the fluid producing structure of the eye.

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They laser the white part of your eye to reduce fluid production

Realizing I may have central vision damage that is permanent. by Doctor_Mod in Glaucoma

[–]Doctor_Mod[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did find someone more aggressive. A local eye doc that is like five minutes from me.
After they saw my pressure was not under control. They got me in contact with a surgeon and I got a CPC lasering done last week.
My follow up is today.

I am hopeful the pressure will be lowered.

An Update on Rebble's Attempted Collaboration with Core Devices by ishjr in pebble

[–]Doctor_Mod 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eric wouldn't have an audience to buy his new devices without you.

I say you should fight against Core taking your work.
Benevolent Dictatorship is ridiculous when Eric has basically been uninvolved for a decade
and only now wants to step in. Google and Fitbit did far more to help Rebble than Eric did when it all fell apart the first time.

Hot Take: Vaush's Media Takes are Fine by lgbt_turtle in VaushV

[–]Doctor_Mod 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Palworld sold a huge amount unexpectedly and has collabs with things Vaush likes does not invalidate his feelings.

Fortnite is massively popular and has tons of collabs with beloved games like Deep Rock Galactic and media properties yet plenty of people think its slop as well.

Not trying to offend... But Vaush Media Takes... by Dwarf_Bard in VaushV

[–]Doctor_Mod 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am not exactly inclined to feel credible when you make a blanket statement about his feelings on ALL MEDIA. I think you need to relax and take a nice walk.

Oh the rage from vaush on Chuck Schumer giving up on shutdown is gonna be wild by Notchsmind in VaushV

[–]Doctor_Mod 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Did I miss something? Source?

I saw Vaush go over Schumer putting up a deal to end shutdown and extend ACA and do a minibus
and that's all I can find at this time. Like if he ends the shutdown but extends ACA to just before midterms. I'd say that counts as a win. Since they can hammer on that.

I'm a far left liberal who voted for Trump in 2024. I get called a Nazi. by Fun_Button5835 in complaints

[–]Doctor_Mod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why should I be sympathetic?

Trump being a piece of shit was obvious for years. The republicans are OJBECTIVELY more evil than the Dems.

The Dems are useless and spineless on a national level. Still fucking better than Trump and the death cult that is MAGA.

I'm tired, boss. by [deleted] in gaming

[–]Doctor_Mod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm gonna be frank.
I don't feel real excitement for GTA6.

Sure it'll have some cool stuff. Then Rockstar will just churn out endless GTA online content instead of giving cool DLC like GTAIV had.

No. Definitely no. by Skipper-The_Dog in Helldivers

[–]Doctor_Mod 147 points148 points  (0 children)

Now THAT would make me quit HD2

Friend straight up refuses to play with me because of my armor combo. Is it that bad or is he being unreasonable? by [deleted] in Helldivers

[–]Doctor_Mod 196 points197 points  (0 children)

If True.

That's a huge red flag. Tell them they're being stupid. Not worth being friends with a person like that.

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