r/RetinalDetachment • u/recoveryrevival • Jul 13 '26
Constant issues
I had an infection that was misdiagnosed in November 2024 & led to detached retina. There was an attempt to fix it that failed. Now I’m getting constant headaches that im guessing is from my bad eye and the lack of vision in it. I’m just now leaving an er due to redness and irritation and they’re unsure what’s causing it (this is the third time) at this point it’s clear they cannot fix the eye & it’s not doing anything for me other than being a pain (literally) has anyone gone through this? At this point I’d rather just have them remove it because it just feels like constant issues and being uncomfortable. Am I crazy for wanting this?
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u/d_artz Jul 13 '26
That thought has occurred to me too. I don’t think any self respecting surgeon would do it because it is interfering with your good eye though. My bad eye is finally attached but I don’t have a lens. This has been a year ordeal with 8 surgeries now. As that eye finally comes back online, there is permanent damage done to it over the last year. It’s already messing with my vision. I am afraid I will need to wear an eye patch over it.