Spacehamster’s Blog

On Friday I had another laser photocoagulation session to treat the retinopathy in my eye. The surgeon tells me that the condition is starting to get under control. The bad news is that there’s the strong possibility of surgery after the sessions are complete.

I consider a vitrectomy bad news for several reasons. Firstly, the possibility of complications after surgery are quite high. Cataracts is a distinct possibility. Especially if this is a full vitrectomy rather than a vitreous only. Secondly, it’s a 3-hour trip to Launceston and an overnight stay. And I feel really guilty asking for my Mum (bless her) to drive me there.

I’d prefer to wait 3-6 months after laser treatment ends before considering surgery, and see whether or not the blood floaters clear up by themselves. This decision might anger my surgeon, but as the patient it’s my decision and I’m sticking to it until the situation changes.