Boba Rhett Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Hey Guys. Long time no see. I wish I was popping in here for a happier reason but I digress. My Dad went blind on Thursday. There is some good news, however. First let me tell you the story. His left eye hasn't functioned in about ~15 years because of a severe cataract over it. He's had problems with cataracts in both eyes (runs in the family) A few weeks ago, his non-covered eye began to bleed. He'd see little dots but he didn't think it was anything serious. Just a bruised blood vessel or something because that's happened to him before. On Thursday though, after it had been getting worse, all his vision left him in his working eye. They rushed to the local doctor. This doctor is pretty young and must lack a certain amount of tact and talent because he started berating my dad that he'd never see again, that it was his fault for not coming sooner, etc., etc. (I would have probably hit him had I been there >_>) This caused my dad, a man I've only seen tear up once, to basically break down. Against his best efforts, he started tearing up and turned to my mom and said he couldn't believe he'd never see her again. Fast forward an hour and much much sorrow later to them driving to Iowa City to see a specialist. There they find that the first doctor was, indeed, a complete jerk and that there were pretty good odds he'd see again. The problem was that he had gotten several small rips in his retina, most likely a byproduct of his cataract surgery on it long ago, and those rips had worsened to the point where his retina completely detached from his eye. They performed surgery the next day (had to wait for the surgeon to get there) and then we brought him home today. He can see shapes out of that eye now and from what the doctor said his vision should improve over the next six months. Also, they checked out his other, cataract covered eye, and said they think they can fix it so he's going back in to have it removed in a few weeks. Right now, he's basically helpless. He can't see, he's bed ridden and he's scared out of his wits (trying desperately not to show it). I'm back home in Iowa right now with him to take over his business while he's in this state and to help my mom out with him. If all goes well, his sight should return in about six months to where he can see (just pretty nearsighted) out of his detached retina eye. Plus, if the surgery with his cataract plagued eye goes well, he may very well regain full use of it! It's really hard for my Dad right now and it's hard for us all to see him like this. Please keep my dad and my family in your prayers and hope him the best. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I have a hug for you Rhett. *hug* Here's to hopefully better times ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 First of all, IT's RHETT Second of all, wow, that really sucks for your dad, but when his sight returns he will be all right, wich is very good. I am a person for sight, I have 20/20, and if I ever went blind I would be devistated. [EDIT] Huggles Rhett too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 ****. Sorry about what happend to your dad Rhett . I've seen what spontaneous blindness can do to people, and I can only say, it's gonna get easier. Your dad has my most sincere hopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebbers Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 sorry to hear that Rhett...my moms side of the family has been known to run into breast cancer and my dads side has a record of diabetis...as i am close to my dad i shall not forget your father in my prayers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jed Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Sorry to hear, Rhett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Originally posted by IG-64 Second of all, wow, that really sucks for your dad, but when his sight returns he will be all right, wich is very good. I am a person for sight, I have 20/20, and if I ever went blind I would be devistated. Ditto. Sorry to hear about your dad Rhett, just remember that at least he'll be able to see again. Some aren't so lucky, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth333 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I am deeply sorry to hear that Boba. My dad is having similar problems too due to diabetis and age. I know how hard it can be to accept to see a man who has always supported his family in this state. I hope he will get better soon. Despite all of this, I also hope you will be able to enjoy good moments with him. I don't know much about you but in my case, I was able to get closer to my family and know them better. Not that I have been far from them (I am an only child and have always been in good terms with my parents) but there are a lot of things you never think of talking about normally. Where the eyes can't see, the heart can sometimes see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegis Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I fear bein blind more than most other horrible things cant imagine not to be able to see... hopefully its indeed temporary. best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Hang in there Rhett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie™ Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Originally posted by Alegis I fear bein blind more than most other horrible things cant imagine not to be able to see... hopefully its indeed temporary. best of luck! Same... I hope things get better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Yoinked* Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Damn, sorry to hear that, I feel for ya, cause last month I los both my dad,at 41, and my mom at 32 to a car crash in whuch my dad had a heart attack, all I can say is DAMN, hope things improve, and best of luck, you will be in my prayers.... -Adam G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie™ Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Originally posted by Adam G. Damn, sorry to hear that, I feel for ya, cause last month I los both my dad,at 41, and my mom at 32 to a car crash in whuch my dad had a heart attack, all I can say is DAMN, hope things improve, and best of luck, you will be in my prayers.... -Adam G. Damn, I hope I misunderstood that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 wow. That's really sad. It's good to hear that he is regaining his sight, even if it's a little thing such as shapes. I'll keep your family in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Dravis Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I hope your dad gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Fisher Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 That really sucks Rhett, sorry to hear Hope he gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomie Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Man, that must suck. but i understand he might get better? that's nice to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Windu Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Holy ****. I hope your dad gets better man We're all here for you Rhett, to help you through this, and your brother too. *huggles Rhett* *huggles Chase* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemme w/Stick Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I'll put you guys into my prayers. I really hope that he gets his sight back. -Clemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrylic Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I'm sorry to hear that Rhett. At least he'll be able to see, so that's awesome. My dad's side has a bad history of sudden things. Like, my grandpa had a stroke when he was 70-something, and died from it. My dad had a heart attack when he was 35 or so. I have a chance of getting a heart attack as young as 16. If my dad kept on smoking, he would have died from his heart attack. So, my dad was really lucky that he quit smoking before he got his heart attack. And I gotta be careful with what I do. I really hope when I get married and have kids, these genes wont pass down to my kids. Its one of the worst things, it really is. Having to watch what you eat. But back on subject, my biggest fear, other than death, is not being able to see. If I couldn't see, I really would kill myself. There is no point in myf living (in my mind) if I can't see, so I just wouldnt live. I love music, and I'd be very devistated if I lost my hearing, but my sight is something dear to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapNColostomy Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Hope things start picking up for you and your family. Keep the ol' chin up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Oh yeah, and, if I was told I was F'ing blind by some idiot doctor, and I really wasn't, I would sue. Sadly, it doesn't work that way. You can sue McDonalds for slipping on a drink, bu you can't sue a doctor that falsely tells you your screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narfblat Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Good thing he got a second opinion. It seems the doctor was too busy pointing blame to think about how to fix the eye problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Rythe Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I feel sorry for you man. May Mr big Rhett have god stuff from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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