Thread: Swollen Retinas
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Old 09-15-2009, 06:52 AM
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Thank you to everyone who responded.

CZ, I have increased pain, headaches, blurred vision, sensitivity to light etc in my eyes - primarily my left eye. So, I went to the eye doctor. She said that I have very dry eyes and my retinas are swollen.

Daniella, Yes, I can't wear my contacts for 2 weeks. I then have another appt with my eye doctor. I also have drops for my eyes to decrease the inflammation. Hopefully things will look better. If not, I can then start to look at other possibilities. I have an appt with my pain specialist to be reprogrammed for my spinal cord stimulator so I'll ask her. I'm sure she'll say that it doesn't go to the eyes...

Dew, thank you for your response.

Mrsd, I was told that it's the swelling of the retinas - not corneas... As far as pregnancy and hormones, I'm on the depo and haven't been pregnant for 13 years. So, that's out... I'm hoping that it's because I was sleeping in my contacts. Not all night, just when I would fall asleep in front of the tv. So, I'll know more in 2 weeks.

Thank you everyone for responding.
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