Guest guest Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I just joined the group. I have had Type I diabetes since age 12...so that's 23 years now. Right now I am being treated for detached retinas in both eyes. In April 2008 both eyes developed detached retinas. I had surgery to repari them, with gas bubles. In June 2008, both retinas detached again and I deeveloped cataracts in both eyes. Later that month I had surgery on each eye again, this time with silicone oil. On Wednesday December 3, I am scheduled to have the silicone removed from my right eye along with some kind of blood membrane that is blocking my vision to the point where I can only se light if its shined into my right eye. the left eye is currently at 20/400. The last day I worked was in April. I lost my job, car, aprtment, and a lot of independence. Fortunately, I moved back to my hometown by Bloomington IL and into low income housing. In November I received SSDI and state Medicaid. My family has been extremely important in helping me get by. And fortunately, I can do the day to day things needed to get by in my apartment. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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