People have often told me that I have the weirdest things happen to me. I tend to agree, as many of the things that have happened to me (healthwise) are beyond what most people would see in their lifetime.
Over the weekend, I started having double vision in my left eye. This was odd, as it came on suddenly. I am always sensitive about my eyes because I have not only had cataracts removed from both eyes but also surgery to reattach the retinas in both eyes. So on Saturday, I was quite frantic when the vision in my left eye became too distorted.
The retinal surgeon who had performed all of my surgeries on my retina has returned to my area. I got a quick appointment on Monday to see him, fearing another retinal detachment.
You can call me surprised when they discovered that the implanted lens from my cataract surgery had folded in half. This has caused all the visual problems.
Now I will be facing surgery to replace the lens.
An implanted intraocular lens (IOL) can be replaced if it dislocates or folds over. This is a rare but manageable situation, often requiring a secondary surgical procedure called an IOL exchange.
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Lens Folding:
Sometimes, the IOL itself may fold or wrinkle, affecting vision.
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Causes:
Dislocation can be caused by factors during the original surgery, trauma to the eye, or diseases affecting the eye’s structures.
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If the lens is dislocated or severely damaged, it can be surgically removed and replaced with a new one.
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Prompt Treatment:It’s crucial to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect any issues with your IOL, as untreated dislocation can lead to vision loss and other complications.
So, now I need to get the surgery lined up and all planned. The Puppy Nanny is set up to care for Heidi and will stay with me if necessary. But getting from New Hampshire to Boston concerns me the most.
If all of this isn’t enough, I got a call. Yes, folks, today they will start digging up my driveway!
Life was settling into a routine, and just like that…everything changed!
