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In reply to the discussion: My brother is on his way to the ER and I'm freaking out [View all]Siwsan
(26,333 posts)10. I've had to deal with so many family health issues and deaths, I immediately go into panic mode
anytime anything happens to anyone in the family, and there aren't many of them left.
Hopefully he won't have to wait too long to be seen.
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Maybe a detached retina? Hope he'll be OK, whatever is, and that you'll be OK too.
Ocelot II
Mar 2023
#2
Oh, dear! Good luck to your brother. A friend of mine had her floaters removed and then she was
Karadeniz
Mar 2023
#4
I've had to deal with so many family health issues and deaths, I immediately go into panic mode
Siwsan
Mar 2023
#10
Hope he's OK. I have vitreous detachment in my eyes. The vitreous fluid pulls away from retina
Silent Type
Mar 2023
#9
Thanks. I've have a few floaters, but they are very small and tend to disappear.
Siwsan
Mar 2023
#12
Odds are it is a vitreous detachment; the younger he is, the longer takes to go away
elias7
Mar 2023
#15
Just saw this. Good Luck to your brother! More deep breathes for you, and kitty love!!
electric_blue68
Mar 2023
#58