Dark Clouds

Just when we thought the skies were clearing, a new challenge has presented itself.

JAR discovers he has vitreous detachment which we discover is quite a common problem where the retina detaches, and it is lifted or pulled from its normal position. If not promptly treated, retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss.

JAR had light flashes and a blurry vision. He has seen the doctor and tomorrow will see the third doctor for his opinion.

The net says of vitreous detachment.....

"Most of the eye's interior is filled with vitreous, a gel-like substance that helps the eye maintain a round shape. There are millions of fine fibers intertwined within the vitreous that are attached to the surface of the retina, the eye's light-sensitive tissue. As we age, the vitreous slowly shrinks, and these fine fibers pull on the retinal surface. Usually the fibers break, allowing the vitreous to separate and shrink from the retina. This is a vitreous detachment. In most cases, a vitreous detachment is not sight-threatening and requires no treatment.
As the vitreous shrinks, it becomes somewhat stringy, and the strands can cast tiny shadows on the retina that you may notice as floaters, which appear as little "cobwebs" or specks that seem to float about in your field of vision. If you try to look at these shadows they appear to quickly dart out of the way. One symptom of a vitreous detachment is a small but sudden increase in the number of new floaters. This increase in floaters may be accompanied by flashes of light (lightning streaks) in your peripheral, or side, vision. In most cases, either you will not notice a vitreous detachment, or you will find it merely annoying because of the increase in floaters....."

Of course I am terrified. It does not help that he is so far away. If there is nothing I could do, the very least would have been to give him a hug and support. Even that is physically is not possible. Imagine the fear he must be going thru.

I believe that every cloud has its silver lining. Something good MUST be coming from all of this.

I have searched the net and what it says is you need to get immediate help from the specialists.

I know JAR is doing all that is necessary. He is great at getting professional help.

I need to give him an 'everything will be ok' hug.