I suffered a retinal haemmorage at 17 which wiped out the macula in my right eye. I am now 40. I live in the UK.

It was probably brought about by having a heritable connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Hence I rely totally on my left for central vision. I live in constant fear of suffering similar damage to the left. It is no exaggeration to say that I have several episodes every day when I am fear for my sight. There are also other areas of damage in the right eye away from the centre.

Basically I have two questions which I would be grateful for any help with:


(1) I keep getting little explosions of blue across my vision. They last for a few seconds then clear. These become more frequent when I am tired and stressed (pretty much all the time) and especially when I have a fever. I suspect they are minor capillaries haemmoraging. Nice. I mean how many capillaries can you afford to lose?

Am I correct in this diagnosis? How worried should I be? What could be the consequences? And last but not least, can anything can be done?

(2) The investigative methods used at the NHS clinic I attend seem to me inadequate. Eye drops and a looking in using a bright light. I want to be sure they are not missing anything. Are there any more sophisticated techniques
they could use?

I would be really grateful if anyone could shed any light (!) on my queries.

Enigmaman

Please see a certified RETINA specialist to get a more in-depth exam; most ophthalmologists don't seem equipped to deal with more intricate retinal problems. Good luck, and please post back on your progress!

And on a metaphysical level, don't wish for what you don't want. Stop concentrating on the good eye going bad. When you start fearing for your eyesight, immediately change the thought to: my left eye has always been fine and it will continue to be. Then turn your attention elsewhere.
I have no central vision in either eye and I realize it's difficult not to worry, or even to forget about it because it's right there in your face every waking moment.

If you're so worried about your vision, you should go to an eye doctor. There's nothing that this message board can do for you.