Vitreous gel leaking Dr says

[Annsandra13]

Hi my dear friends on Macular, my Eyelea injections have been successful for the past 9 months as long as my injections are prompt every 4 weeks on my bad eye, then bi-monthly on my left, I have noticed that sun light or electric lights are effecting me more, and give me an instant head pain.

2 days ago, i flew back from France had a little flashing in my eye and after landing I had stringy floaters in front of my bad eye, a bit of a headache., thankfully I had my appointment the next morning.

The consultant looked at the back of the eye, said that the vitreous gel was causing the problem and leaking in the eye, asked if I had a bump on the head, i hadn’t but asked what caused this to happen. It may be a result of the injections and not to worry about it but to ring if it gets worse. She further said it was crucial I had 4 weekly injections. Thankfully my eye test showed no deterioration,

Today my eye is very sore, with headache, a few spidery floaters, the injection wasn’t the best yesterday not feeling great today.

Wondering if this could be the beginning of a detached retina, any advice would be most welcome.

Hoping all my friends on Maculare are progressing well.

Kindest regards

Ann

[RosMacularSociety Partner]

Dear Annsandra13,

In terms of your increased sensitivity to light, individuals with a macular related condition tend to develop a heightened sensitivity to glare. The glare is produced by the blue light in the spectrum. Ordinary sunglasses protect against the UV but not the blue light. Therefore, individuals can find that they can end up trying to eradicate the discomfort from the glare by wearing ordinary sunglasses which are too dark for the lighting conditions, thereby obscuring their vision. The way to potentially address this is to choose spectacles from the anti-glare protection range, as they both protect against the blue light in the spectrum and the UV, and come in a range of shades. Therefore, an individual can either choose to purchase one shade or various for different lighting conditions. Anti-glare protection comes in a variety of styles of frames; however, fit-overs are handy when an individual already wears spectacles.

In terms of colour choice, as an indication, e.g. yellow anti-glare fit-overs are generally good for indoor use as they do not reduce the amount of light coming in; reduce glare, increase contrast and definition. They are also suitable for outdoor use on a dull day when glare may still be an issue, but there is not adequate natural light to wear a darker shade. On a brighter day out an orange pair of fit-overs may be advisable, followed by an amber pair on a very bright day out. I have copied a link to our booklet below:

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Please contact us if you would like suppliers details.

The Macular Society Advice and Information service is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday on 0300 3030 111. Alternately, you can contact us via:

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Kind regards,

[Annsandra13 in reply to RosMacularSociety]

Thank you, yes I have the range of all coloured glasses, I am trying to find more stylish glasses to help now, I am currently looking at the Sheen Kelly over sun glasses. I do feel that going on holiday and special days out it’s important to feel and look normal . I appreciate you reaching out.

Kind regards

Ann

[Tetrazzini in reply to RosMacularSociety]

Thank you so much for that, I have glare problems whrn there is a change of light intensity and will try to fet appropriate clip-ons.

Thanks again, John

[thom3patty]

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[Emelinep]

I find simply wearing a visor is the best solution for me, but need something for winter, so thanks for the info on anti glare fitovers

[Annsandra13 in reply to Emelinep]

Thanks Emelinep, I will try wearing visor, thanks for posting, hope you are progressing well.

Kind regards

Ann

[Emelinep in reply to Annsandra13]

You’re very welcome. Next injection Tuesday 24th but vision in right eye blurry wondering if it’s a worsening cataract . Good luck with the visor. I have a couple of quite stylish ones from M&S but sports shops do them. I find the ones with a good side width of brim the best.

[Annsandra13 in reply to Emelinep]

Thanks Emeline, I will look at Marks for the visor, good luck on the 24th, the blurry ness doesn’t sound macular related and is probably cataract, hopefully they will be able to remove it and restore to better sight. Got everything crossed for you.

kind regards

Ann

[Emelinep in reply to Annsandra13]

Thank you Ann. I think Marks have stopped selling them online now.

[Eyeproblems]

HI Annsandra13. Sorry to hear you have a vitreous jel leak.

I had one which initially my consultant thought was caused by my previous eyelea injection, but upon consulting with other eye specialists concluded that it just happens. My leak took months and months to clear up, but eventually did, so possibly the same will happen with you. Hope so.

Best wishes to you .

[Annsandra13 in reply to Eyeproblems]

Thanks for your kind reply, yes my consultant did say it could be the injection but I would have thought it would have happened shortly after an injection not 4 weeks later. I did wonder if the pressure in the plane may have caused it during my flight. Also I do now need to keep my eye hydrated, and had run out of eye drops the day before? Also best to keep drinking pure water distilled.

Hope you are progressing well.

Kind regards

Ann

[Fishing1949]

As a sufferer of AMD I wear Norville melanin tinted lenses which address blue light in a range of strengths. I use brown tinted lenses, 480 nm for use when outside most days but 540 nm if very bright. There are other strengths which presumably could be used indoors. These lenses are only available via an optician but can be fitted to any frames. Norvile have a website which is helpful. I hope this helps.

[Annsandra13 in reply to Fishing1949]

Thank you for your kind reply, I have looked at the Norville darker glasses and have that strength but I find I can’t see well at times through them when the light changes, when I am driving I have to keep taking off my over glasses when going through a tree lined road put them back on when driving back in the light. I also find it too difficult to drive in the dark.

I hope you are progressing well.

Thanks again for posting

Ann

[Eyeproblems in reply to Annsandra13]

Hi Annasandra13. Me again. I have problems driving from sunlight to shade or even walking from sunlight into shade, I thought it was just me!! I gave up driving at night some time ago as I found the glare from street lights too much. All a bit annoying but at least we can still drive.

I can read, knit, sew and watch TV with no problem (so far) so have a lot to be thankful for.

Best wishes.

[Annsandra13 in reply to Eyeproblems]

Hi Eyeproblems, I can understand how you thought it was only you! What I found strange was most doctors I see don’t take much notice when I ask about glare and the problems it gives us, I feel like a ventriloquist changing the types of glasses whilst driving.

When I am in a restaurant I have to have back to the window and not too near bright lights or get terrific pain in my head.

Like you I feel so grateful I can still drive, read and write.

I am an avid researcher on many interests and currently writing a book, I would so disappointed not being able to do that.

We just have to manage and stay positive..

kindest regards

Ann

[Hidden in reply to Annsandra13]

Hi Ann, they may not be the sort of thing the mac soc mention and may not suit you, but I have light reactive lenses on my specs which are quick to darken but easy to see out of indoor or out and when driving. Much better than ones my friend got from specsavers, I get mine from Asda opticians ( who did my initial hosp. referral).

Good luck with the book, I'm writing too - one positive thing to have come out of all this!

Best wishes x

[Annsandra13 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Eyesright, It’s so lovely to hear from you, thanks for the advice, funnily enough my last 2 pairs are from Asda, have been pleased with them.

I do think I am even more sensitive to light in the past few months, my eyes much prefer no sunlight or headlights.

I’m going to buy some much darker over glasses and see how I go,

Lovely to hear you are writing too, what are you writing? I am writing a funny book with a spiritual base of life as we see it as women.

Hope all going well for you with your eyes?

Kindest regards

Ann xx

[Hidden in reply to Annsandra13]

I'm writing a science fantasy trilogy, with some social & environmental commentary, around a love story. Halfway through book 3 now, then will self publish the set.

Let me know when yours is available, sounds like something my friend and I would like.

Take care, x

[Annsandra13 in reply to Hidden]

Oh that sounds great, I want to read yours too! No writing for next week as off to Sardinia for a weeks rest but good thinking time.

You sound a lot more advanced than me.! Well done.

Love Ann xx