Got a needle stuck in my eye

[doodah]

Literally screaming like a little girl in my head. Things should not touch eyes!

 

[darkgen]

**** that. I'm out. But best of luck.

This. *eject eject eject*

 

[DXP55]

I know it sounds bad but it isn't as bad as you think -It sounds worse than it is.

You start off seeing a kid just out of school who checks you over -Blood pressure -eye test etc then she put's weak solution of acid in your eye (It stung like acid) - that dilates the eye ball. - you then go and sit with all the other people who have just come out from having it done - Their wives/husbands are holding them round shoulders saying the pain will ease soon -as if they knew.

Your name is called and they take you into the "room" lie on there please ! - So not knowing what was coming you lie down- The Doc then explains what is going to happen then says lean back - whoosh -before you know it they have strapped you to the bed and put one of those head restrains under your head - She (Doc) said sorry for this but you must understand that when we put the needle in you must not move or flinch Then she put some more liquid in the eye - wiped it round a bit then got some more and said this stings - Good job I was strapped in - It must have been neat acid. OK she said that's it - ???? What is - It's done you can go now - I never saw or felt anything.

Believe me if you suddenly can't see you WILL have anything done to get your eye sight back
I exaggerated a bit above.
The best bit was the Doc was stunning - I bet she was only about 15

 

[arctine]

I’ve got to ask, what happens if you can’t keep your eye still when the needle is going in/already in?

 

[arctine]

The best bit was the Doc was stunning - I bet she was only about 15

That’s quite a strange thing to say.

 

[robfosters]

I’ve had a cataract done. That was a needle in the eye an an incision to remove the lens and pop the new one in. Not pleasant.

 

[robfosters]

That’s quite a strange thing to say.

I bet he’s on the ‘list’

 

[AHarvey]

The best bit was the Doc was stunning - I bet she was only about 15

At least we now know who OCUK's resident peado is

 

[robfosters]

At least we now know who OCUK's resident peado is

I always thought it was Ironwarrior

 

[theone8181]

While i don't like things in my eyes (even though i wear contacts), just close your other eye then you won't see it coming.

 

[HaloUK]

I might have to have this done in both eyes. This is due to pressure build up in my eyes caused by bleeding. Damn Type 2 Diabetes!!!

 

[linktoinsanity]

**** that. I'm out. But best of luck.

+1.

Good luck OP.

 

[DXP55]

That’s quite a strange thing to say.

When you get to my age even the cops look 15 - perhaps I should have said 16.

I think the needle was only in for about 3 or 4 sec- Don't forget it's a fine needle and it's not like they are sticking a load of stuff in your eye probably less than a drop or less than 0.5 of a ml.

My next one is in January.

 

[pinkpound]

I had a cornea graft 10 years ago and it wasn't bonding so surgeon injected an air bubble , I had to lie on my back for 48hours hoping pressure would push the layers together until bubble was absorbed . Watching that syringe come towards your eye is really unpleasant . The pain after anesthetic wore off was awful they gave glaucoma meds for few days.

Nice inbuilt spirit level

At the time I had my Wife convinced I might have different coloured eyes if there was no blue available

 

[Tephnos]

I’ve had a cataract done. That was a needle in the eye an an incision to remove the lens and pop the new one in. Not pleasant.

Monofocal lens? How's trying to see at most distances combined with glasses?

 

[adam cool dude]

I had a cornea graft 10 years ago and it wasn't bonding so surgeon injected an air bubble , I had to lie on my back for 48hours hoping pressure would push the layers together until bubble was absorbed . Watching that syringe come towards your eye is really unpleasant . The pain after anesthetic wore off was awful they gave glaucoma meds for few days.

Nice inbuilt spirit level

At the time I had my Wife convinced I might have different coloured eyes if there was no blue available

How do they keep your eye open because surely reaction would be to close when a needle is coming at it?

 

[Hades]

How do they keep your eye open because surely reaction would be to close when a needle is coming at it?

 

[pinkpound]

Basically the above lol . Surgeon said they use what looks like a mini round cutter as if making mince pie casings that really helped my nerves . For the actual graft it was a general anesthetic just local for bubble and then monthly removal of 1 or 2 stitches to tweak my vision . 10 years on I'm back on steroid drops due risk of rejection due to graft age

 

[Yaayuh!]

 

[Suicidal Ferret]

Yeah. My 90 year old gran has this done every 2 months. 50% of the time she has a reaction. Its all about who injects you.