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Disastrous Misdiagnosis - Boston, MA
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Misdiagnosis of my ptosis. Dr pushed me into...
Tamara SMay 20, 2011
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Misdiagnosis of my ptosis. Dr pushed me into surgery I did not need or want. He has totally trashed my eyes because he mistook ptosis for excess skin. He did no pre-operative testing and now I have excessively dry eyes which give me incessant pain and I look a complete wreck. I can't blink or close my eyes and feel suicidal from what he did to me.
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May 25, 2011
I might be able to get a graft. However, it's not without risk. My eyesight has also been adversely affected. I have a lot of pain. Altogether it is very hard for me to get through the day. I'm really young and had really pretty eyes before.
May 25, 2011
Tamara my heart goes out to you! I am over 4 months post upper/lower bleph and still have some minor issues. After reading through the blogs I see how lucky I am that I do not have any major issues! My step mother and aunt were considering the same operation and I talked them out of it!! Simply too risky!! The surgeons tell you 3 week recovery and only minor risks - bullspit! Sounds like assymetry, dry eyes, and chemosis are the NORM! I am praying for your recovery.
June 2, 2011
Yesterday I saw an oculoplastic surgeon who was very sympathetic. A big problem is I have irritation from the drops, even those which are preservative free. My eyes are also so sensitive to light I cannot bear being in daylight and now almost only go out at night except in shades which also irritate me. A new worry is that I am finding it increasingly hard to focus and see things blurry and feel disorientated. The doctor is going to research possible ways of alleviating my problems.
June 2, 2011
Good luck to you!! It sounds like you found a good, sympathetic doctor to work with. Stay positive!
That is such a shame that the doctor made you feel you should do something you didn't want to do. Hopefully another doctor can help!
Good luck!!