Spacehamster’s Blog

It’s been about three months since I started photocoagulation treatment, and exactly one week since that giant floater in my left eye impaired my vision. The left floater is like a giant hook with bits and pieces hanging off it. Over the last few days the floater has gotten more diffuse, but it’s retained its general shape. It’s still touch and go as to whether it’ll ever go away without surgical intervention. I’ll give it a fortnight to a month - if it doesn’t clear away by then, I’ll talk to my doctor about a vitrectomy.

I’ve done some internet research (yay the web!) on vitrectomies. I found a messageboard (FloaterTalk) where people discuss their vitrectomies. Their are some really uplifting stories there from some really nice people. The good news is that a vitrectomy isn’t the horror story I first thought it was. My only concern right now is the 3-hour trip to Launceston. My mother would be the only person available to take me there. Would she be willing if I told her how important it was? And what about a place to stay overnight while the operation is taking place?

We’ll see.