i was told at 34 i had this eye disease i has it so long my eye hemoriged i was out shopping and all of sudden everything was all wazy and out of focus i was takeing to hospital then to eye hospital were i was given my first injection i was so scared devasted im 36 now and iv had a further 5 injections due to bleeding or fluid i also have 2 kids and my eldest has to help me especially at night time i just wont go out the door then watching tv can a nightmare permantly wazy line in my eye blind spots and black floaters just think y me as i was only 34 just good to put this down and no other people out there understand.
clare887:16AM March 26, 2010
I agree that good nutrition can help where it can help, it isn't always a panacea for vision problems. My retinal detachments are caused by a congenital problem. I lived with it for a long time, and at 53 the retina is stable but compromised. Add to that occular migraines (blindness for 20-40 mintues a time), cataracts, migraines, and glaucoma, and I just want to shoot myself.
I'd be fine if I could live in a tent unmolested somewhere and have no bills to pay. But in trying to get some assistance I've been advised that I should just "get health insurance" and that will magically fix the problem. HELLO! Pre-existing conditions! No magical health care fix! Ever!
Sandraof MO12:19PM February 07, 2010
I WAS TOLD AT THE AGE OF 39 THAT I HAD THIS,I AM NOW FIFITY AND HAVE LOST A GREAT DEAL OF MY SIGHT READING IS IMPOSIBLE,DRIVING WELL,I STILL DO BUT NOT AT NIGHT WATCHING TV SOMETIMES IS WORTHLESS THANK GOD FOR MY HEARING,I AM SCARED I HAVE TWO CHILDREN STILL AT HOME.ON TOP OF ALL THIS I WAS ALSO TOLD I HAVE A DEGENATIVE EYE DEASESE OTHER THEN THE MACULAR,I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT.I CANT WORK ANYMORE I DON'T WANT TO GET INTO A DEPRESSION I DON'T SAY WHY ME I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS OUT THERE FOR ME TO HELP UNDERSTANT ALL THIS
JUNE GRAVESof CA11:53PM February 02, 2010
Getting older SUCKS!
Losing one's eyesight is probably one of the worst things that can happen to a Baby Boomer and something that we can work against. Eating the right foods, getting the correct amount of sunshine and proper examinations will help you save your sight.
For more Baby Boomer information and some great recipes, music and health related articles for Baby Boomers, come over to Baby Boomer Advisor Club and have a cup of herbal tea with me.
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