Re: Eye Help Needed
ShyGirl , that is A VERY GOOD THING! I remeber Noblehead said he has had one of these so I am sure he wll be able to
confirm what I say.
I am sure they explained it but sometimes we can be too nervous to take these things in.
There is really nohing to it. Not unless you are allergic to shellfish that is ,when you could have a bad reaction.
All they are doing is trying to find the exact location of your problem. They are just injecting some dye so that the photos they then take will show up more clearly. they will probably be looking to see if you have any signs of a leakage of fluid and if you do happen to need any treatment they will be able to pinpoint it exactly so you will have the minimum.
I know what you mean- they make such a big thing of it you feel that it is going to be a terrifying procedure and that you must have serious problems. It is FAR better for them to do this than to work by guess which I t hink can sometimes happen.
Most hospitals only do this procedure at aonce a week clinic . Perhaps there was just a vacant space. It is usually when the biometrist - the person who takes the photos - is available,
It doesnt take very long. You will probably have the usual test of your vision and for this test ,your blood pressure. In some cases they take some photos before the injection of the dye but this varies.
I have had this procedure twice and my only problem was when the nurse couldnt get the canula into my arm easily last time.
It is only a tiny little thing too. He was just very clumsy. On the first occasion I wasnt even aware of it.
All you will do is sit at a desk facing the biometrist with your chin on a rest just as in the usual eye check in the clinic.
The biometrist has to take pictures at certain intervals. You will have the tiny plastic canula inserted in your arm at the elbow.
really shouldnt hurt if you have a NORMAL nurse. The biometrist will take some photos of one or both eyes . Then the nurse or whoever will start to feed the yelllow dye ithrough the canula into your arm.
After about twenty seconds you may have a moment's nausea. this passes immediately. It is the radioactivity in the dye kicking in.
You will probably turn a delightful shade of pale yellow for a short time. Lke a very bad fake tan depending on your colouring.
The worst of it soon wears off but you will notice your urine looking yellowish for a few days. The biometrist finishes taking the pictures and that is it! Some hospitals want you to rest and have a cuppa . Mine used to but doesnt bother these days . Sign of the times.
I was so terrified the first time my husband and my daugher came with me!
My usual eye appointments take hours but from start to finish including eye test s and even a short wait both times have been only about half an hour. Even allowing for nurses with ten thumbs!
You will probably have to go back to see someone for the results. You may not need any treatment even. they may just be looking to see if there is a problem.
Please, please, dont worry. A little prick in your arm- a shorter needle than for a blood test and a couple of seconds sick feeling .
probably worth it to stop you worrying.
The worst part of any of it these things is the anticipation. I really do know how you feel. Its a trust thing I think. I am not inclined to trust drs or nurses for many reasons. Guilty until proved innocent I say.
I look forward to your posting omorrow hat you were worrying unnecessarily. You wil be fine. really. Fine but yellow?
Isnt that so Noblehead.
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