Eyesight issues: Blind in1 eye & can't see out of the other.

Gary Wells · July 15, 2018, 07:10 PM

Eyesight issues: Blind in 1 eye & can't see out of the other

About 2 years ago I was advised by an eye that I had advanced Glaucoma & needed to see an eye clinic that specialize in Glaucoma & Cataract surgery in both eyes. Before I could do that I was admitted by my primary doctor to the hospital for toe surgery. Djue to an infection I lost 3 toes & a major portion of the outboard side of my left foot. After 6 days in the hospital I was sent home to receive in home nurse service 7 days a week. My recovery time was exceptional slow due to the location of the remaining wound. It was 8 months before I could get into the eye clinic for the cataract surgery. I lost sight in my dominant right eye & had the surgery done on both eyes. 2 yrs ago for the toe surgery & about a year ago for the cataract surgery. My left eye is now my dominant eye with 20-40 corrected vision& virtually 3 fingers sight with my now non dominant right eye.
As a consequence my peripheral vision along with other characteristics has gone you know where & I am not only having problems with my shooting but with my driving. Due to the fact that my right eye was shot they reduced the power & upped the magnification of my now dominant left eye. My peripheral vision is no longer split in the middle of the center of the eyeballs. When pulling up to a gas pump on the shotgun side of the car it looks like I am right on top of the pump when really I am like 6 feet away & the hose sometimes will not even reach. The vision looking the other way (left) is just the opposite but not quite as bad. Going around corners or tight sweepers is virtually nerve shattering. I did asy my eye surgeon a while back and he said that he thought that it was non correctable. Appreciate any help, counsel, or people having similar issues. I have an eye appointment for new glasses in 3 weeks and I've got to come up with ideas.Many thanks in advance.

TXAZ · July 15, 2018, 07:56 PM

Good luck, God bless, and get a second (or third) opinion. There are so many advancements in ophthalmology ongoing that one doctor may not be aware of something new that can help you.

Gary Wells · July 15, 2018, 08:17 PM

Many thanks for the counsel & well wishes, Sir.

NoSecondBest · July 15, 2018, 09:57 PM

Gary, I wish you well in getting some relief from all of this. It sounds like you're carrying a lot on your shoulders. I'd suggest you visit a major teaching hospital with a good/great eye clinic. I'm lucky where I live here in WNY (not for gun reasons, it sucks that way). We have the Flaum Eye Center in Rochester, NY, where they have many, many great eye doctors. There are a couple of other places in the North East also. If it's possible for you to do so, I'd recommend you get in touch with one of these places. There are many good things taking place today in improving and saving vision and they may be able to help. Good luck my friend.

Gary Wells · July 15, 2018, 10:52 PM

Many thanks, Sir, for the counsel & the kind words.

jpx2rk · July 16, 2018, 04:38 PM

The Johnson City Eye Hospital in Johnson City TN is a place to investigate. they may be able to offer some aid and guidance. As 2nd opinion at the least. GL

kenny53 · July 16, 2018, 05:20 PM

Gary I would get a couple of opinions and see if the others concur with your dr.

Gary Wells · July 16, 2018, 09:43 PM

Many thanks, gentlemen. I am going to get a 2nd opinion, and a 3rd if necessary.

July 15, 2018, 07:10 PM	#1
Gary Wells Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Posts: 180	Eyesight issues: Blind in1 eye & can't see out of the other. Eyesight issues: Blind in 1 eye & can't see out of the other About 2 years ago I was advised by an eye that I had advanced Glaucoma & needed to see an eye clinic that specialize in Glaucoma & Cataract surgery in both eyes. Before I could do that I was admitted by my primary doctor to the hospital for toe surgery. Djue to an infection I lost 3 toes & a major portion of the outboard side of my left foot. After 6 days in the hospital I was sent home to receive in home nurse service 7 days a week. My recovery time was exceptional slow due to the location of the remaining wound. It was 8 months before I could get into the eye clinic for the cataract surgery. I lost sight in my dominant right eye & had the surgery done on both eyes. 2 yrs ago for the toe surgery & about a year ago for the cataract surgery. My left eye is now my dominant eye with 20-40 corrected vision& virtually 3 fingers sight with my now non dominant right eye. As a consequence my peripheral vision along with other characteristics has gone you know where & I am not only having problems with my shooting but with my driving. Due to the fact that my right eye was shot they reduced the power & upped the magnification of my now dominant left eye. My peripheral vision is no longer split in the middle of the center of the eyeballs. When pulling up to a gas pump on the shotgun side of the car it looks like I am right on top of the pump when really I am like 6 feet away & the hose sometimes will not even reach. The vision looking the other way (left) is just the opposite but not quite as bad. Going around corners or tight sweepers is virtually nerve shattering. I did asy my eye surgeon a while back and he said that he thought that it was non correctable. Appreciate any help, counsel, or people having similar issues. I have an eye appointment for new glasses in 3 weeks and I've got to come up with ideas.Many thanks in advance. Last edited by Gary Wells; July 15, 2018 at 08:04 PM.

July 15, 2018, 07:56 PM	#2
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Good luck, God bless, and get a second (or third) opinion. There are so many advancements in ophthalmology ongoing that one doctor may not be aware of something new that can help you. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

July 15, 2018, 08:17 PM	#3
Gary Wells Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Posts: 180	Many thanks for the counsel & well wishes, Sir.

July 15, 2018, 09:57 PM	#4
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	Gary, I wish you well in getting some relief from all of this. It sounds like you're carrying a lot on your shoulders. I'd suggest you visit a major teaching hospital with a good/great eye clinic. I'm lucky where I live here in WNY (not for gun reasons, it sucks that way). We have the Flaum Eye Center in Rochester, NY, where they have many, many great eye doctors. There are a couple of other places in the North East also. If it's possible for you to do so, I'd recommend you get in touch with one of these places. There are many good things taking place today in improving and saving vision and they may be able to help. Good luck my friend.

July 15, 2018, 10:52 PM	#5
Gary Wells Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Posts: 180	Many thanks, Sir, for the counsel & the kind words.

July 16, 2018, 04:38 PM	#6
jpx2rk Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Posts: 387	The Johnson City Eye Hospital in Johnson City TN is a place to investigate. they may be able to offer some aid and guidance. As 2nd opinion at the least. GL

July 16, 2018, 05:20 PM	#7
kenny53 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2015 Location: My back yard Posts: 971	Gary I would get a couple of opinions and see if the others concur with your dr.

July 16, 2018, 09:43 PM	#8
Gary Wells Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Posts: 180	Many thanks, gentlemen. I am going to get a 2nd opinion, and a 3rd if necessary.