Retinal Tear (Vision Problems)

NYTerp · 08-19-2008, 04:12 PM

I had floaters appear in both of my eyes back in February. Well, I went to the ophthalmologist today and he found a retinal tear in my right eye... it was very surprising and scary. He immediately performed laser surgery on it and repaired the tear, but is it normal for someone my age (27) to have retinal tears? How could this have happened? He said nearsighted people are more prone to it (which I am), but this is very perplexing and troubling. I hope I won't have more of these in the future as my vision is already clouded with floaters.

scotty · 08-19-2008, 04:31 PM

NY...no trauma/glaucoma/diabetes or anything prior to this?

LCrawford67 · 08-19-2008, 04:32 PM

Well, if it's something that's common with near sighted folks, there's not much you can do about it. It's something that's obviously easily fixed and nothing your opthamologist seemed concerned with, so don't freak yourself out over it.

NYTerp · 08-19-2008, 04:34 PM

Yes, but these appeared when I stopped taking Saw Palmetto extract. The doc said it had nothing to do with it. No other health condition such as glaucoma/diabetes/etc is present.

jenny76 · 08-19-2008, 04:44 PM

It's a good thing that you had that checked out, I probably would have just related it to the Paxil w/d. Glad that you are ok!

-Jenny

08-19-2008, 04:12 PM	#1
NYTerp Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 54	Retinal Tear (Vision Problems) I had floaters appear in both of my eyes back in February. Well, I went to the ophthalmologist today and he found a retinal tear in my right eye... it was very surprising and scary. He immediately performed laser surgery on it and repaired the tear, but is it normal for someone my age (27) to have retinal tears? How could this have happened? He said nearsighted people are more prone to it (which I am), but this is very perplexing and troubling. I hope I won't have more of these in the future as my vision is already clouded with floaters. __________________ Paxil-free since 6/07 On 20mg for 6+ years

08-19-2008, 04:31 PM	#2
scotty Administrator & Advocate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 38,590	Re: Retinal Tear (Vision Problems) NY...no trauma/glaucoma/diabetes or anything prior to this? __________________ AKA Laurie "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ~Frank A. Clark

08-19-2008, 04:32 PM	#3
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Retinal Tear (Vision Problems) Well, if it's something that's common with near sighted folks, there's not much you can do about it. It's something that's obviously easily fixed and nothing your opthamologist seemed concerned with, so don't freak yourself out over it. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

08-19-2008, 04:34 PM	#4
NYTerp Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 54	Re: Retinal Tear (Vision Problems) Yes, but these appeared when I stopped taking Saw Palmetto extract. The doc said it had nothing to do with it. No other health condition such as glaucoma/diabetes/etc is present. __________________ Paxil-free since 6/07 On 20mg for 6+ years

08-19-2008, 04:44 PM	#5
jenny76 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,242	Re: Retinal Tear (Vision Problems) It's a good thing that you had that checked out, I probably would have just related it to the Paxil w/d. Glad that you are ok! -Jenny __________________ Started weaning Paxil in December 2006. Last dose of Paxil July 16,2007 after 12 years. Experiencing extreme withdrawals. "Be helpful. When you see a person without a smile, give him yours."

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