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BarnBuster

BarnBuster

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manfredo said:
This afternoon I go for some specialized test to look at my retinas better. Just hoping the news doesn't get any worse! Ever since I got this diagnosis, my eyes have been scratchy and bothering me. I use drops multiple times a day. They. never bothered me at all prior to my last visit on the 13th.

Not sure if it is stress related, or they gave me an eye infection, which is entirely possible...The doctor touched my eyelids ungloved, which I thought was pretty unprofessional.

This will be my last time at this optometrist....I am asking for a referral to a specialist today. Already called the specialist to make sure they would take me, and they will.
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Are these prescription drops? I found it best to use drops without preservatives in them (specifically benzalkonium chloride) which can have an adverse effect. I alternate between Blink and Thera-Tears (for dry eye syndrome)
 
manfredo

manfredo

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BarnBuster said:
Are these prescription drops? I found it best to use drops without preservatives in them (specifically benzalkonium chloride) which can have an adverse effect. I alternate between Blink and Thera-Tears (for dry eye syndrome)
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No they are just some cheap Equate Brand (walmart) and I just checked, sure enough they have benzalkonium chloride....and ytey expired 12-2021 I just noticed!

I just had them on hand because honestly, I use to use eyedrops maybe twice a year, like if I'd get an eyelash in my eye.

I do know xanax helps, which makes me think it's mental. I know the brain can do insanely crazy things, including creating symptoms. I've had it happen before.

I'm glad you mentioned this though, thanks...I'll add it to my list of questions! Maybe they'll have some samples!
 
Jeffislovinlife

Jeffislovinlife

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manfredo said:
No they are just some cheap Equate Brand (walmart) and I just checked, sure enough they have benzalkonium chloride....and ytey expired 12-2021 I just noticed!

I just had them on hand because honestly, I use to use eyedrops maybe twice a year, like if I'd get an eyelash in my eye.

I do know xanax helps, which makes me think it's mental. I know the brain can do insanely crazy things, including creating symptoms. I've had it happen before.

I'm glad you mentioned this though, thanks...I'll add it to my list of questions! Maybe they'll have some samples!
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What Are Xanax ?
 
BarnBuster

BarnBuster

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manfredo said:
No they are just some cheap Equate Brand (walmart) and I just checked, sure enough they have benzalkonium chloride....and ytey expired 12-2021 I just noticed! I just had them on hand because honestly, I use to use eyedrops maybe twice a year, like if I'd get an eyelash in my eye. I do know xanax helps, which makes me think it's mental. I know the brain can do insanely crazy things, including creating symptoms. I've had it happen before. I'm glad you mentioned this though, thanks...I'll add it to my list of questions! Maybe they'll have some samples!
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and of course, don't get the ones with tetrahydrozoline either, IMO, they're just as bad for repeated daily use. You mentioned optometrist, but are you really going to a ophthalmologist?
 
manfredo

manfredo

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BarnBuster said:
and of course, don't get the ones with tetrahydrozoline either, IMO, they're just as bad for repeated daily use. You mentioned optometrist, but are you really going to a ophthalmologist?
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I had just switched to this optometrist, and he is the one who dilatated my eyes and diagnosed me as having early AMD. I already knew I had early cataracts and this firm specializes in laser eye surgery, for cataracts mainly.

After doing some research, I see I need an MD. We have a local retina specialist and I am hoping to get referred there. I've already called and confirmed they accept my insurance and are taking new patients. This OD I could tell knows nothing about AMD. But since I already had the test scheduled, I'm going to let him do it....an OCT macula test.

Hoping this will be my dr. after today.

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RetiredToker76

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After having their mom's in veg for 2 months in these grow bags, and a tomato in the backyard last year, I'm really happy with these grow bags. So now is the time to restock. Sorry smart-pots, it's been a good 7 years and you grew me much nice weed.

Early veg and veg grow bags are purchased for the new babies. I'll get a set of 5gal with LST grommets when it's time to flip the new girls.

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