Improvement

By missafton

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I can't believe after 5 years my eye has actually improved.

When I have both eyes open, I can't tell anything is wrong. It will never be perfect but sure makes me feel better. I get Eyelea shots every 8 weeks. Last summer I started having a bad reaction to the Betadine. I was in terrible pain for the rest of the day. I now have a patch put on before leaving the office and no more pain.

I guess it is helpful to avoid eyelid rubbing, but you might try it if having pain later.

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Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
@Missafton it's wonderful to hear that after five years' treatment, your sight has improved. It seems that Eyelea really works well for you. It's interesting (and a shame) that Betadine is causing you a problem after all this time. Thanks for sharing about the patch. I'm glad it works for you. Wishing you all the best, Wendy, Advocate. 
1. missafton Member
 <inline-mention username="Brown Eyed Girl" user-id="3141081"/> I have an update on my pain. When we were going to get a shot after the numbing drops the doctor gave us a numbing shot then the eyelea shot. I believe after my complaints & probably from others also he stopped the numbing shot saying he believed this was causing irratation to the eye. I have had 2 shots since with no after pain. He does 1 betadine swab before the shot on the shot spot. It has made a huge difference.
2. Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
 <inline-mention username="missafton" user-id="3127081"/> that's very interesting! Thanks for getting back to us. So it was the numbing shot and not the Betadine causing the problem! I'm glad the doctor worked it out for you and his other patients. Although we are all different, this is useful information for everyone to keep in mind. Best wishes, Wendy, Advocate.
abbyschmidt Community Admin
Thank you for sharing your story <inline-mention username="missafton" user-id="3127081"/>. It's such wonderful news to hear that your eyesight has improved! Please keep us posted on how you continue to feel. Best, Abby MacularDegeneration.net Team Member
Janinnv Member
I also have horrific pain after Betadine is dropped into my eye. My former doctor moved to another state and he dabbed the Betadine 20 times with a swab. My present doctor dabs it once with Betadine. Either way does not cause the set-on-fire feeling of the Betadine drops. Perhaps your doctor would be willing to try this method? My former doctor also applied Lidocaine with 20 dabs and I hope to convert my present doctor to try this. (I never suffered any infections or discomfort of any kind with the former applications, I really miss my former doctor.)
1. missafton Member
 <inline-mention username="Janinnv" user-id="4202581"/> 20 dabs is unbelievable. 1 is enough. I discussed this with my regular doctor & my son who is a veterinarian & 20 is horrible. No wonder that would cause pain
Janinnv Member
Thanks for your update. Am I understanding correctly that you do not get any numbing drops or numbing shot (other than for the glaucoma check) before your Eyelea injection? I have an appointment in one week and really want to avoid the Lidocaine shot.
1. missafton Member
 <inline-mention username="Janinnv" user-id="4202581"/> my current procedure is photo eyes. Numb drop & check pressure, read eye chart, get multiple numbing drops, get eyelea shot. That is it.
missafton Member
I definitely get the numbing drops. I believe I got 4 or 5 last time. The shot would hurt too much without any.
Janinnv Member
Thank you so much for this information. I hope to do this next week, fingers crossed. I have been amazed at how every doctor has had their own routine that they don't wish to change.
1. Sharon Moore Moderator
 <inline-mention username="Janinnv" user-id="4202581"/> I love how our community members share information that is helpful to others. Let us know how it goes with your appointment. Best wishes, Sharon Moore advocate