Unexpected Diagnosis After Traumatic Event

The only thing out of the ordinary was I had to start with reading glasses a little younger than most. For the next several years my prescription changed pretty frequent.

Unexpected traumatic event

As a young person I didn't wear sunglasses much even tough I spent a lot of time outside. My mother had AMD but I couldn't remember which type. Two years ago was not a good time for me. At age 67, I suffered a hypertensive emergency. My blood pressure spiked too 260/143 in the middle of the night. I lost conscience. Taken to ER I was in respiratory arrest. I was put on a ventilator. Long story short, I was not told that the blood pressure can cause visual problems. I have very bizarre floaters I see colored boxes, that seem to hover in my right eye.

Visit to a retina specialist

I went to see a retina specialist a year later because of the floaters. I was told the I had beginning of AMD he sent me to another specialist. She told me I have a condition called pseudoexfoliation syndrome which are deposits of sticky white flakes that have deposited in my right eye in various places including the retina and macula.

Starting a new hobby

After my heart event, I decided life is too short and took up silversmithing. Something I have wanted to do for a long time. It is a challenge with my vision. I have cataracts as well and was told removing it could be more difficult because if these "flakes" and could lead to blindness. My right eye vision is not good but it's had to know if its the AMD I see wavy lines and sometimes its like I looking through cellophane.

Taking it one day at a time

I just feel gut punched. I was very lucky to have survived the heart incident which caused heart failure. I am a person of faith and know I wouldn't still be here if not for GOD. Sometimes I wonder why but I am trying to enjoy life one day at a time. I think thats all we can do