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LuckyCharms

(22,503 posts) Tue Mar 3, 2026, 08:42 AM Mar 3

Ugh. Losing vision in left eye. [View all]

Retina doc opens in 20 minutes.

I hope he can get me in today.

Something changed suddenly.

Wife is all ass and elbows at work, so I'll probably have to go alone.

Wish me luck.

You all have a good day.

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Ugh. Losing vision in left eye. [View all] LuckyCharms Mar 3 OP

good luck! 🍀🫂 mwmisses4289 Mar 3 #1

Best of luck my friend! NNadir Mar 3 #2

You need to maintain that vision, Lucky. True Dough Mar 3 #3

Just called. Main office is in Syracuse... LuckyCharms Mar 3 #4

The women call me True Dough Mar 3 #5

Tomorrow at 150 pm for an appointment. LuckyCharms Mar 3 #8

Ha! True Dough Mar 3 #11

. LuckyCharms Mar 3 #12

We're simple fellas, Lucky! True Dough Mar 3 #14

Oh another thing... LuckyCharms Mar 3 #16

Rootin' for ya, Lucky! some_of_us_are_sane Mar 3 #6

I strongly suggest going to ER now.... FarPoint Mar 3 #35

I hope it goes well for you, Lucky. brer cat Mar 3 #7

They should it treat it as an emergency Marthe48 Mar 3 #9

I will, Marthe. LuckyCharms Mar 3 #15

A shot? Marthe48 Mar 3 #17

Of course! LuckyCharms Mar 3 #18

It's good, it's good Marthe48 Mar 3 #20

Good luck! lark Mar 3 #10

Had cataract surgery on both eyes in 2025. LuckyCharms Mar 3 #13

Damn those bad left eyes!! lark Mar 3 #28

Good luck ExtraGriz Mar 3 #19

All the best, Lucky! I've had eye issues for several years now. They suck! Whyisthisstillclose Mar 3 #21

I'm sorry to hear! LuckyCharms Mar 3 #22

Back at you! It is amazing what they can fix, often without Whyisthisstillclose Mar 3 #23

I hope the problem is repairable. Good luck at eye doctor. LoisB Mar 3 #24

Please try to find someone to drive you, Lucky. Harker Mar 3 #25

Vibes for repairs and healing. Keep us posted. niyad Mar 3 #26

Hang in there orangecrush Mar 3 #27

Good luck, glad you got an appointment. mountain grammy Mar 3 #29

Hopefully MaineNative Mar 3 #30

Best of luck. I have a retina disease. Many are manageable. Joinfortmill Mar 3 #31

Good luck and good energy to you LC 🍀👁️ Clouds Passing Mar 3 #32

... Solly Mack Mar 3 #33

St. Lucia be with you peppertree Mar 3 #34

The bringer of light. LuckyCharms Mar 3 #39

You're very welcome. peppertree Mar 3 #43

This happened to me this past July. Erda Mar 3 #36

Thank you for this info, and I wish you the best in healing. LuckyCharms Mar 3 #38

Thanks, LuckyCharms! Erda Mar 3 #45

I'm sorry, Lucky Niagara Mar 3 #37

Good that you got an appointment for tomorrow. greatauntoftriplets Mar 3 #40

I'm so sorry you went through that. LuckyCharms Mar 3 #41

Thanks. greatauntoftriplets Mar 3 #42

Wishing you good luck , LuckyCharms. debm55 Mar 3 #44

Hey, LC, that happened to me a couple of months ago. Laffy Kat Mar 3 #46

So, how did it go? NNadir Mar 4 #47

Hi NNadir... LuckyCharms Mar 4 #48

Good luck then. We'll um, keep an eye out for the outcome. NNadir Mar 4 #49

Please see post #50. LuckyCharms Mar 4 #51

UPDATE: Just got home from the doc. LuckyCharms Mar 4 #50

I guess, on this basis, I'll refrain from punching you in the eye. NNadir Mar 4 #52

I'll be honest... LuckyCharms Mar 4 #54

Those things don't go together all that well, diabetes and eyes. NNadir Mar 4 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author NNadir Mar 4 #56

Hang in there Marthe48 Mar 4 #53

Are we still taking a shot of prune juice, Marthe? LuckyCharms Mar 4 #55

That would be a mistake Marthe48 Mar 4 #57

Glad to hear your update. Aside from the injection.... IcyPeas Mar 4 #59

Nope, just the shot! LuckyCharms Mar 4 #60

Glad you're alright. Figarosmom Mar 4 #61