Hi, Lauren,
Keeping you posted on my eye condition, I'm flying to San Diego on Monday to consult a high level clinician/researcher I found. I don't want you to worry about this as I'm doing fine overall but I want to keep you informed. I've also shared this with Jenny and Maureen.
After the last procedure I had, a complication developed where the internal pressure in the eye dropped to zero. Apparently that's a rare problem. At present, I'm left with no useful vision in my left eye, just vague light and dark shapes. My right eye is good and I've been relying on it adequately to carry out normal functions since February 2019.
My retina doctor in Baton Rouge offered very limited options and wasn't able to determine what caused the problem; so, I researched eye diagnostic technology on my own and found this doctor. I'm seeing him on Tuesday and returning home on Thursday. I decided to stay an extra day in case it was needed.
https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/11591/ophthalmology
He's very accomplished and rather nerdy (I watched some videos of him), my type of doctor. I emailed him and he replied right away. I think he will be able to tell me what's possible at this point and what advances in diagnosis and treatment are in development.
I'm in a position to get the best treatment available so I figured I might as well go for it. I'll be ok no matter what the outcome is. My Baton Rouge specialist is supportive- he's done what he can. I may or may not find there are cutting edge developments in the field but I'll know I've explored the options.
Again, don't worry, be happy! I hope things are well. I'll let you know what Dr. Weinreb determines and recommends.
Dad
On Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 11:30 AM Mary L Kelley <mkelley@lsu.edu> wrote:
I’m so glad you reached out to Lauren. It made me sad to read about your eye. I love you. ml
From: Owen Scott <therapycat@gmail.com>
Date: Friday, August 28, 2020 at 11:18 AM
To: Lauren Scott <astirya@gmail.com>
Cc: Virginia Scott <virginia.k.scott@gmail.com>, Maureen Stevens <maureenscottstevens@gmail.com>, Mary L Kelley <mkelley@lsu.edu>
Subject: The latest on my eye
Hi, Lauren,
Keeping you posted on my eye condition, I'm flying to San Diego on Monday to consult a high level clinician/researcher I found. I don't want you to worry about this as I'm doing fine overall but I want to keep you informed. I've also shared this with Jenny and Maureen.
After the last procedure I had, a complication developed where the internal pressure in the eye dropped to zero. Apparently that's a rare problem. At present, I'm left with no useful vision in my left eye, just vague light and dark shapes. My right eye is good and I've been relying on it adequately to carry out normal functions since February 2019.
My retina doctor in Baton Rouge offered very limited options and wasn't able to determine what caused the problem; so, I researched eye diagnostic technology on my own and found this doctor. I'm seeing him on Tuesday and returning home on Thursday. I decided to stay an extra day in case it was needed.
https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/11591/ophthalmology
He's very accomplished and rather nerdy (I watched some videos of him), my type of doctor. I emailed him and he replied right away. I think he will be able to tell me what's possible at this point and what advances in diagnosis and treatment are in development.
I'm in a position to get the best treatment available so I figured I might as well go for it. I'll be ok no matter what the outcome is. My Baton Rouge specialist is supportive- he's done what he can. I may or may not find there are cutting edge developments in the field but I'll know I've explored the options.
Again, don't worry, be happy! I hope things are well. I'll let you know what Dr. Weinreb determines and recommends.
Dad
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