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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Eye Update

Saturday Evening Update:
Called the Optometrist office that I saw before and got his emergency line.
Referred to optometrist on call and had to travel outside city limits to her office, but was worth it.  (Mom drove)

Very competent and she checked my eye and could see a definite retinal detachment.  Referred to Retinal specialist in town... Saw him at 9:15pm.  Seems that I have lattice degeneration in both eyes, a condition more common with nearsightedness and makes the retina more vulnerable to detaching.

Will be having surgery in the morning to repair the retina...  Reporting to the hospital at 7am.  Specialist is the best in town, so in good hands.


Possible Procedure: vitrectomy and a sclera buckle.

Vitrectomy - removes the vitreous fluid that has pulled away and will be replaced.  According to my research, there are several things that are used to replace the vitreous fluid including gas, saline or silicon gel.  Will know more about that tomorrow.

Scleral buckle. This treatment for retinal detachment involves surgically placing a silicone band (buckle) around the eye to hold the retina in place. This band is not visible and remains permanently attached. Thermal treatment may then be necessary to close the tear. This procedure is effective as high as 95% of the time. (WebMD)

Thank you for all your prayers...
Katie Kat.

20 comments:

Everycat said...

We are sending you large rumbly purrs and love for your surgery. Our Dad had his retina fall off just before Christmas, he had the vitrectomy and a gas bubble to hold the repair in place. We will be thinking of you

Luff from
Oliver, Gerry, Mungo & The Ape xx

Angel Prancer Pie said...

Purrs, purrayers, and pawsitive thoughts on their way! We hope you are feeling better soon. XXOO

Fuzzy Tales said...

Continued purrs, purrayers and universal healing Light. Paws crossed all goes well.

Ozark Mountain Cats said...

One or more of those Purrrys must of worked to get all those doctors lined up in such a short time. good luck with your surgery.

Hannah and Lucy said...

We are purring our biggest purrs and hope your surgery goes well. We will be thinking of you are sending calming purrs.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

The Florida Furkids said...

We're purring and praying for a good result from the procedure. It sounds like you are in good hands but we know it has to be scary for you.

The Florida Furkids

Brian's Home Blog said...

We all have our best purrs and prayers headed your way and we will be looking forward to a wonderful update as soon as you feel up to it. HUGS!

Just Ducky said...

Purrs and prayers that everything works out OK.

Samantha & Mom said...

Sending lots of purrs and prayers for your Mom!!
((((HUGGGGGSSSS))))) from your TX furiends,

Cathy Keisha said...

Glad you took my advice and didn't wait. A detachment means that no light reaches the lens and the longer this is allowed to happen, the more vision is permanently lost. TW has done research on this because her retinas have fraying and any changes have her in her retina specialists' office ASAP. Best of luck on the surgery.

momsbusy said...

praying for a successful surgery. the kitties will be sending special purrs for you too!

momsbusy, kintaro, & tt of kazoku neko

Oui Oui said...

We are praying and purring for you! Wishing you the best and a successful outcome. May God guide the surgeon's hand. Purrs!

Fur Everywhere said...

So sorry you are having eye problems. We will purr and pray that the surgery goes well and that your recovery is quick and as painless as possible!
Purrs from Fur Everywhere <3

Unknown said...

Hi, dis is Phoenix. I saw you comed to muh bloggie. I jus wanted to says howdee and to let you know dat me and muh furmom will bee sendin' up purrayers fur yous!!!

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Oh Katie, we are sending our very best healing purrs to you and our paws are crossed that everything goes smoothly and your eye is good as new in no time.

John Bellen said...

The best of luck on your surgery, which is probably taking place right now. All will go well, undoubtedly, and you'll soon be resting at home. Take care.

Unknown said...

Hope it's all over now and that you make a good recovery from this. Sending purrs and purrayers.

Pip said...

We came over from Jan's Funny Farm, we just wants you to know that we is praying and purring fur a good outcome to Katie's surgery.

The Lee County Clowder said...

Purrrrrrrring that by now you Mom is hanging out in a bed somewhere recovering.

meowmeowmans said...

Katie, we have been purring and praying for you. We hope that the surgery went well today.