Update on Husband's eye appt and Tuesday 4 - Blogging
My husband just returned from the Ophthalmologist, and he has a Vitreous Detachment in his left eye. NO tear.
The Mayo Clinic:
Vitreous detachment occurs when the gel-like substance filling the eye, called vitreous humor, separates from the retina, usually as a result of aging. Symptoms can include an increase in floaters and flashes of light, and while it is often not sight-threatening, it is important to consult an eye doctor to rule out complications like retinal tears.
Welcome to this week's Tuesday 4.
1. Why did you begin blogging? 💻
Several years ago, my therapist suggested that I start a blog as a means of expression. I shared my experiences regarding divorce, feelings of abandonment, and the challenges of parenting solo. In the mid-1990s, I established a Christian Divorce Recovery Ministry for women, where I wrote extensively. After getting remarried, I outgrew the ministry and transferred the 501c organization to someone else. That ministry ceased operations about a decade later.
Subsequently, Xanga, Yahoo 360, and Blogger emerged.
2. What benefits does blogging offer you?
Wow, so sorry about the eye situation with your hubby. I'm glad its not a tear though. How do you proceed from there?
ReplyDeleteLove your answers to the blog questions, especially the Author Unknown entry. That's my take on it too.
I love that I have made friends throughout the world through this blog. I do cherish the friendships even though I will probably never see them face to face.
Sue
Nothing if there is no tear. He'll be monitored more. I'm glad he got it checked out.
DeleteWell, one day we'll all meet face to face...
OH, I have had that same condition with my eye before, and it was pretty scary when it happened, but yes, the doctor told me it was due to aging, and I didn't really appreciate that, but it was true. It cleared up after a while and I've had little ones now and then, but nothing like that one was. I love that you are a fellow blogger, and I do consider you a friend that I feel like I know even if I haven't actually met you in person. I wish this country wasn't so big and wide! We are on opposite ends of it, but thankfully God found a way to bring us together! Thank you for being a friend!!
ReplyDeleteI bet it was scary. I'm just glad he went in. Yeah, this "age-related" stuff is starting to get OLD. lol
DeletePamela, one day we'll all know each other - can you imagine that? Meanwhile, blogging has been a blessing, allowing us to connect with many wonderful people. Pretty cool!
The optician asked me on Saturday if I saw flashing lights or floaters. I've had floaters all my life, but no flashing lights. I'm glad your husband's problem was not as serious as he might have feared.
ReplyDeleteIt will be "watched." I never had floaters until after my cataract procedure. Now, I swat at invisible things. Crazy!
DeleteThanks for the update, Debby. So, does he have to do anything with the visual attachment? I like the quotes on number 3. Those are good ones. And we do meet so many special and wonderful people here in blog land, don't we? And I'm curious what you get at In-N-Out when we go there? Do you like animal style too? ; )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
It means the gel is separated from the retina. It happens when we age.
DeleteI used to love animal style but not on my fries. My tummy sometimes reacts to it but my son Foodie in his younger years, trained as a manager for the In and Out in Mountain View. He had to learn all the stations and know how each one worked. He knows all the secrets and he took all that he learned and to this day, he makes a delicious hamburger.
I am so glad he is not losing his sight! It sounds like a serious condition, but I guess it is not, hurrah!!
ReplyDeleteNothing can be done unless the retina tears and it looked fine. The gel is separated from the retina. 👁️ He’ll be monitored.
DeleteI occasionally get what the eye doctor calls 'optical migraines'. For me that means flashing lights and slightly blurred vision but no head pain. The first time it happened my neighbor had just experienced a torn retina and my symptoms were very similar to his. I was frantic until I found out what was going on.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine the scare that was for you. No retina tear for my husband. It looked fine other than the gel substance is detaching from the retina. 👁️
DeletePraying for your husband, Debby. I do hope this condition will improve. Like you, I have some floaters from cataract surgery several years back, and they are doable. I'm sure the doctor will look after him well.
ReplyDeleteAnd on another subject, I love blogging most of all because I can meet wonderful, inspirational people like you and call them friends. Blessings!
Aww how sweet Martha! Thank you. I feel the same way!
DeleteYeah he’ll be monitored and we’ll just pray that the retina never tears. The doctor wasn’t overly concerned - it happens. What’s that saying, “getting older isn’t for sissies?”
Guess what? I had a vitreous detachment earlier this year. The flashing lights and the floaters were frustrating but it gets better. I was worried about the retina too and thankful it wasn't that.
ReplyDeleteBlogging is a wonderful thing and I'm so glad I was able to meet you through it.
Wow, really? Well that’s promising! I’ll pass that on to my husband.
DeleteThanks Mari, I feel the same way. Blogging has definitely made for some very special friends throughout the years. Kinda like pen pals!!! ❤️
I enjoy reading how my blogging friends have begun blogging. Your story is good, too, and yes, we learn so much from each other. Sometimes it's humor and that's a big help, too. All summed up, we are not alone in our thoughts and feelings. It's good to know that. I'm glad your husband is getting answers to his eye problems and also glad it's not as serious as it could be. So good to be in contact with the eye doctor for all of this.
ReplyDeleteIt’s all fun too. Keeping in touch and watching how life unfolds for each one of us. Sometimes I’ll be talking to a real- time friend and will mention something from a blog friend that I learned. Friends are friends!
DeleteYes he was fortunately to get in right away.