discussion Eyesight worry

[Guest]

Hi all, sorry this is a long story,Im suddenly thinking I know why my models are turning rubbish putting 2 and 2 together. I went for an eye test yesterday. They do a pressure test, they did it 3 times as they didn't like the results and told me to go back in a fortnight to do the test again, then I did another test for my peripheral vision, which they did twice and have told me to go back half an hour earlier on my next visit so they can do the test again, if I fail the tests again they will be sending me to a specialist. The problem is in my left eye. 7 yrs ago (I  head gardener, I say that there is only me now but at the time there were 3 others) and I stood on a rake which had been left the wrong way up (not by me) it hit me in the left eye so hard I lost vision in that eye so my missus drove me to a and e by the time I was seen my eyesight was starting to return, they checked it all over and asked if I drove I said yes and they said I was not to drive anymore till I had the appropriate glasses as my eyesight was below the standard to drive (I never even knew) now I'm thinking have I ruined my left eye, the optician seemed quite worried with the test results and I have noticed when modeling unless I'm right under the light I can't really see what I'm doing. I hope I don't loose my sight, that will really bugger my modeling up.

 

[eddiesolo]

Damn Ken, that does sound like you need help mate. What is your vision like if you close one eye then the other? It could be that various strength prescriptions for glasses could ease it but get the pressure checked out first. I have Optic Drusen, this is common but in certain people-yep, I happen to be one, it has affected by optic discs, they have a blown appearance, I had to have a MRI etc as it can be a sign of intracranial pressure-if your pressure is only in one eye then I doubt you have something else like a brain tumour, but, it needs checking out. 


You once told me that I was not to worry about faffing with models and that health is more important-right back at you mate, the plastic is going nowhere, you look after yourself and get sorted. 

 

[Guest]

If (without glasses on ) I close my eyes there is definitely a big difference between left and right, left being far worse

 

[eddiesolo]

If (without glasses on ) I close my eyes there is definitely a big difference between left and right, left being far worse

Does sound like an issue with that eye then. Hopefully, even if the new tests are positive for pressure etc a specialist can sort something.

 

[Guest]

Hi all just an update had all the tests redone and the lower quarter of my left eyes peripheral vision is missing they took a picture of my retina and all looks OK so I've been referred to the hospital but the pressure in that eye is high they think I may have to have eye drops to lower the pressure or I may have to have a small operation on that eye to releive the pressure (apparently the pressure distorts the eyeball and can have various effects this being one of them) so not a real worry either way.

 

[Guest]

I hope your vision gets sorted soon Ken.

 

[grumpa]

Modern medical technology being what it is I'm sure you'll get things sorted out, best of luck to you my friend.......Jim