Frustrated with practically everyone in medical profession
Last August I had FOV on my right eye -- which was supposed to help, and (in a way) did, but also made things worse in other ways (see my post relating the experience and subsequent issues). The...
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Jb127 would you still recommend dr Cohen as a fov surgeon?
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@Jim - Yea, I don't understand why that doctor saw you either if he wasn't going to do the surgery and perhaps he's doing the "pass off" like my initial retina doctor did to me when he didn't want to...
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aikea wrote:@Jim - Yea, I don't understand why that doctor saw you either if he wasn't going to do the surgery and perhaps he's doing the "pass off" like my initial retina doctor did to me when he...
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Also, regarding two examinations, I am extremely sensitive to light, even under normal conditions, much less under the conditions of a dilated exam where they are shining a bright light directly onto...
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Sorry, was that a yes to my question or aikeas?
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@Traumatized - I think she's saying, "Yes" to your question that she does recommend her doctor as it would not make sense with all my questions. @Jim - Yes, I understand. I have been told that retina...
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aikea wrote:@Traumatized - I think she's saying, "Yes" to your question that she does recommend her doctor as it would not make sense with all my questions. @Jim - Yes, I understand. I have been told...
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Saw the tentative surgeon today for a second dilated exam in three days. He did everything he could to convince me that I absolutely should NOT have the surgery, but (having read my letter about how...
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I think he's using his "scare tactic" to avoid the surgery because he generally does not like to do them either. It is worrisome that he states he's only done 4 FOV's; however, he's a retina doctor...
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aikea wrote:I think he's using his "scare tactic" to avoid the surgery because he generally does not like to do them either. It is worrisome that he states he's only done 4 FOV's; however, he's a...
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In a very general sense, lattice degeneration is just thinning of the retina. I'm thinking you don't have it. You can probably confirm this with your regular optometrist or the doctor you have known...
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aikea wrote:In a very general sense, lattice degeneration is just thinning of the retina. I'm thinking you don't have it. You can probably confirm this with your regular optometrist or the doctor...
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Again, just the morning, another email from a friend (a former nurse) warning me of the complications of the FOV. Every single person I know outside this forum has advised me against the procedure. I...
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Are these people those who have had fov?
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Traumatized wrote:Are these people those who have had fov? No, not one. And while they have "floaters" (or know people with them), I guarantee they have nothing to the degree I have (and have had for...
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@Jim - As you know, you can't let anyone dissuade or persuade you. Before going for my FOV, I even told my doctor that I read info from this forum. However, I don't listen to the people on this...
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I agree with everything you wrote. Right now, I don't know what I'm going to do. And time is short.
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@Jim - In my humble opinion, if I were in your shoes, my only concern would be your comfort level with your surgeon and his expertise. I would ask further questions regarding your eye and if there...
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