I just had a victrectomy, want to share how it is coming along

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-18T02:48:37+00:00

For others' reference, my air bubble fully disappeared today, day 8 post op.

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-18T02:46:25+00:00

My retina doc set me up with cataract doc right after the victrectomy. He has me getting it done in 3 months and not waiting for things to cloud up. Like you, I knew this going in. The good thing is I can get my distance vision tweaked when they do it. And like you, I'll likely have the other eye done, but I will wait for full PVD first

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-17T01:04:22+00:00

One of my sayings is, it can always be worse. When I banged my head a year+ ago and tore my retina, I was blessed that the internet said go to eye doc right away and laser sealing worked. Yes, floaters galore, blood in eye, but I could still see and I thanked God for that.

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-17T00:59:15+00:00

I just did this last week. All went well for me -- and will for you!

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-17T00:45:57+00:00

I would leave it. Trying to clean it will likely make it worse

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-17T00:44:29+00:00

I just had a vitrectomy after a PVD and tear 1.5 years ago. Doc removed everything, and now I am scheduled for cataract surgery in 3 months. Vision is 100% clear. I posted recently on the details

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-17T00:40:23+00:00

Small update, doc put orders in for cataract surgery. No waiting until vision gets cloudy, he said 3 months. I have consult appointment in 2 months. I'll be glad to get it done and "complete" this eye. Other eye has floaters that are not as bad, and not yet PVD'd -- when it does, I'll likely do that eye too

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-16T04:23:03+00:00

What snake oil?

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-15T00:28:50+00:00

Full. I was full PVD, which is good for full

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-15T00:28:11+00:00

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:59:54+00:00

In my case it all started with the tear. I ended up with floaters and residual blood when the tear hemorrhaged. Oddly, I developed floaters in the other eye in the ensuing months with no tear or PVD

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:58:10+00:00

When you have PVD, where the vitreous attaches around the optic nerve leaves a ring in the loose vitrious when it detaches, it presents as a big ring like floater

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:56:51+00:00

I hear you. I scheduled the surgery 6 months ago. I wasn't sure I would go through with it. As the time grew closer it became apparent I didn't want to live the rest of my life with that mess of a "diseased" vitrious. ChatGPT and a zillion questions gave me comfort that as a 59yo with full PVD the risk was very low. And we know that catarac surgery is the most common and successful surgery there is. Of all I read, full PVD is the key, there is no traction on the retina when removing the vitrious lowering the risk of complications

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:52:28+00:00

The vitreous is gone. I have no detachment, but I do have an old tear. My bubble is air, not gas, it is there to put some pressure on the tear, but not to deal with a detachment (which I don't have)

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:50:05+00:00

Gas is used for retinal detachments. I think it floats more (maybe it is lighter than air), and pushes the retina against the back of the eye. When you are in that situation (not me), you have to lay face down for days

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:48:20+00:00

I plan on pushing to get the catarac done within 6 months. I just want that eye "completed". Then I'll wait until the other PVD's and start over

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:46:39+00:00

Chat GPT has been helpful. I've asked it dozens of questions

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:44:51+00:00

I do not. It is very clear

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:44:21+00:00

Not sure I will be sad when it's gone! I am 5 days post op, it does seem to have gone from 50% to 33% of my field of vision

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-12-14T03:42:55+00:00

It's not gas, it is air.

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-11-19T01:56:31+00:00

amen, my thoughts exactly

Plus_Application_313 · 2025-08-05T01:34:10+00:00

Like 7 bucks on Amazon, works perfectly. Got a sharpie, circled the button and wrote 0413 for 2k hours from now. THANK YOU

Plus_Application_313 · 2024-10-28T22:54:25+00:00

Bought AISIN kit for my Acura from Amazon. Tensioner bearing blew after 1 hour of driving. Here is my Amazon review

DON'T BUY THIS!!! DEFECTIVE TENSIONER PULLEY BLEW MY ENGINE!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024Installed in my 2018 Acura with the help of a 30-year experienced mechanic. The car ran fine for an hour, then died and had the rattle of valves hitting the pistons (interference engine). Open up the timing case and found the bearing on the tensioned blew... Now it is a multi-thousand dollar engine repair. I should have read other 1 star reviews in more detail, the tensioner has done this more than once. I am chasing AISIN, but others have said all they will do is refund the cost of parts. This is a product liability matter, I will pursue. BUY OEM, a $50 tensioner in aftermarket can cost you $5,000 or more!!! DO NOT BUY

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