Ah the sketch. No no you don't want the sketch. I didn't even
get to keep it!
I saw an *old fashioned* retinologist; old fashioned in that it
was really low tech. I was born premie, and had read about
potential retinal detachment problems, so I decided to get it
checked out.
A hefty Russian nurse held my head in place, because I kept
pushing back, as the bright light was going into my eye for what
seemed to be FOREVER. She was FIRM too.
Anyway, the doctor sketched what he saw on an copied line
drawing of the inside of the eye.
Then he interpreted his art for me. Scared me with his
interpretation. I don't remember what it was - it was a long
time ago for me.
So, I wanted a second opinion. I wasn't going to accept just one
guy's opinion, even if it's his profession. In fact, ESPECIALLY
if it's to encourage questionable surgery with questionable
results (55% chances of success? and various chances of degrees
of FAILURE? In my one good eye? No no no no no)
Anyway, I was willing to go for it ONLY IF a second doctor
concurred.
Thankfully, the LIONS CLUB - who specializes in cases of people
without much money; and I didn't have much money - was willing
to pay for my second opinion and they handled everything
invisibly.
I went to another retinologist. I gave my concerns about the
first doctors opinion. He studied thoroughly, although he was a
bit more modernized with his equipment.
His result?
I may get retinal detachment but it's likely to take place at a
point where it no longer matters because I'll be dead by then.
I liked that guy
So, I didn't get surgery.
I got it checked up a few years ago again, and it appears the
second doctor was more correct (so far) and it appears to be
fine.
