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... the stars align.
I don't say much about my vision problems anymore. However, it hasn't improved and has been deteriorating over the past few months. I literally can't see much of anything until I've been up for several hours. I finally "manned up" (womaned up??) and saw my eye surgeon. End result is that with meds the damage can be fixed. However, my insurance company had one of them on "prior approval." When we checked the prices on it George and I both almost had heart failure. Let the Dr. know and he contacted the insurance company. I don't know he told them but they're covering all but $20 of it! Yay!!!
I told George he probably told them either cover the meds or pay for a seeing eye dog. Can you imagine Apollo leading me around??? I'd end up following joggers, kids on bicycles and in the middle of the street 90% of the time.
And no, I don't remember the name of the condition. I was just glad it's fixable.
I don't say much about my vision problems anymore. However, it hasn't improved and has been deteriorating over the past few months. I literally can't see much of anything until I've been up for several hours. I finally "manned up" (womaned up??) and saw my eye surgeon. End result is that with meds the damage can be fixed. However, my insurance company had one of them on "prior approval." When we checked the prices on it George and I both almost had heart failure. Let the Dr. know and he contacted the insurance company. I don't know he told them but they're covering all but $20 of it! Yay!!!
I told George he probably told them either cover the meds or pay for a seeing eye dog. Can you imagine Apollo leading me around??? I'd end up following joggers, kids on bicycles and in the middle of the street 90% of the time.
And no, I don't remember the name of the condition. I was just glad it's fixable.
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That’s wonderful news - the treatment part of it anyway!
Apollo’s gifts probably don’t include being a disciplined seeing-eye dog. Loads of other positive traits though.
Apollo’s gifts probably don’t include being a disciplined seeing-eye dog. Loads of other positive traits though.
Pam Cook #48
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Great news Pam. Hoping the meds restore your vision. Take care.
Pat from NW OHIO
Midwest, USA
Midwest, USA
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So happy that it can be treated with meds!
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Chief Bearer of the Torch and Admin
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I'm so sorry you're having vision problems, but it's wonderful that your doctor went to bat for you with the insurance company. I hope it doesn't take too long for the meds to start working.
I had to giggle at the visual of Apollo leading you around and taking you everywhere HE wants to go
I had to giggle at the visual of Apollo leading you around and taking you everywhere HE wants to go
Sue in NC (formerly known as Sue in Colorado)
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Found it - Cogan's microcystic dystrophy. Unfortunately I have extremely dry eyes because my eyes don't produce tears very well, and then they're so think they're like glycerin. Which means several treatment options are out of the question. If the new meds help, and he said this is going to be long term, then I'll have better tears and the "road map" will smooth out. At this point he described my eyes as a topographic map instead of a smooth marble. I told him witches don't cry, so that's why I have lousy tears.
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glad it is fixable with meds
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Sorry to hear you're having a problem with vision, that's really scary.
Happy to hear it's most likely fixable, that must be a HUGE relief to you
Happy to hear it's most likely fixable, that must be a HUGE relief to you
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Elizabeth in Brooklyn
Elizabeth in Brooklyn
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Wonderful news.... all of it!!! So glad there's medicine to fix the problem!! Whoohhhoooo!!!
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Good luck, Pam, I hope you can start the medicine soon and have great results!
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Despite the problem, so glad to hear the outcome sounds positive. Modern medicine truly is a wonderful thing.
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Nothing worse than not being able to see, hoping your new regimen helps you out ma lot.