Retinal detachment..

Now I know why occasionally I've been having headaches. For almost a year, I thought something is not right with my glasses. I even went to see the optician not so long ago to check on my glasses but they're OK.

Not until late last week, I suddenly suffer from continuous blurring vision. I ignored it at first but after several days when the symptom persist, I decided to see an eye specialist.

It was confirmed by the specialist that I'm suffering from retinal detachment and my left eye require immediate corrective surgery. According to Wiki, "Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue. Initial detachment may be localized, but without rapid treatment the entire retina may detach, leading to vision loss and blindness. It is a medical emergency."

I'll be seeing the specialist tomorrow at Selayang Hospital for further assessment and they'll decide the right treatment for my condition. I hope this would be my first and last operation, although I do know that the condition may recur. For long term treatment, the Selayang Hospital would be the best choice to handle my case. Thanks to Dr Sue, Fiqar's wife for assisting me to get a quick referral letter from KK in Kelana Jaya.

According to one patient experience, he was advised to rest at home for 2 weeks post surgery. That includes staying away from the computer. So you might see my next blog entry in a couple of weeks. Hmm..maybe I can ask Raidi to update my blog...good idea!

Anyway, I hope the surgery will go well, InsyAllah. According to DrM, based on type of surgery, usually they put the patient under GA. I hope it's true for my case. Because I don't like the idea of looking at needles at very close range!!! Literally, an eye opening experience for me...this is not going to be comfortable.