One eye didn't want to play"helllo world" ball today?I woke up almost blind.

John · **on:** November 03, 2009, 10:12:14 PM

Woke up blind in one eye

it's half open now but lol

it's never happened to me before

I'm beginning to think there must be a virus going around

anyone?

[edit] I should really think about not posting such rubbish

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2009, 10:18:44 PM

Was your eyelid glued down or just couldn't see? If glued down eyelid, might be allergies or bacterial conjunctivitis.

If the eye couldn't see:

1. I'd worry about retinal detachment. That's a medical emergency
2. Transient ischemic attack (like a mini stroke)--also an emergency
3. Intraocular hemorrhage
4. Tumor
5. No good things on this list.

You need to be seen pronto.

John · **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2009, 10:27:02 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on November 03, 2009, 10:18:44 PM

Was your eyelid glued down or just couldn't see? If glued down eyelid, might be allergies or bacterial conjunctivitis.

NO! it started of with a tiny spot on the eyebrow

then it just exploded

causing blindness in one eye

[edit] what I meant was! I went to bed with sight in both eyes,woke up! sight in one

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2009, 10:32:41 PM

You need to be seen today. Seriously.

John · **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2009, 10:54:31 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on November 03, 2009, 10:32:41 PM

You need to be seen today. Seriously.

Thanks I'm only 3 mins from AE

Benner · **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2009, 11:03:16 PM

The man knows what he's talking about, so go now and report back to us.

MultiMat · **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2009, 11:43:57 PM

That must be a bit unsettling John

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Yep get too the Docs mate. Very much hopping it is not serious mate.

Gareth · **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2009, 12:11:25 AM

Listen to the Doc mate, go see (pardon the pun) someone right away.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2009, 07:15:53 AM

Let us know how it works out mate $:-\$

Benner · **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2009, 03:20:23 PM

Well

nuphoria · **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2009, 07:18:21 PM

Let's hope he has been a good boy and has gone to get checked out

The lovely Hedgekid works for the RNIB and I can't stress enough how important is it to act immediately on ANY eye sight problems which arise even if you think they might be trivial.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2009, 07:20:11 PM

RNIB?

nuphoria · **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2009, 07:22:22 PM

Royal National Institute for the Blind

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #13 on:** November 04, 2009, 07:27:44 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on November 04, 2009, 07:22:22 PM

Royal National Institute for the Blind

Ah ha! I see.

If it were a retinal detachment, he'd have been admitted to have it reattached (oil or air) and would be currently positioned to keep things in place. We wouldn't hear from him for a few days.

ducktapehero · **Reply #14 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:07:24 PM

I hope everything turns out OK. Even though you may not see this for a while John I'm praying for you.

DaveK · **Reply #15 on:** November 04, 2009, 10:00:58 PM

Blimey - I'm worried for him

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** November 04, 2009, 10:04:41 PM

So am I. $:-\$ He's usually online by now.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2009, 10:05:50 PM

I think we're all a bit concerned now $:-\$

duckman1975 · **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2009, 10:16:38 PM

I hope its temporary, get well soon Jhon.

rp252 · **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2009, 12:15:41 AM

I hope all is OK John mate.

Hopefully he is just in hospital for observation/antibiotics etc. Hopes and prayers for John, get well soon mate

John · **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:39:01 AM

Hi guys thanks for the concern and thoughts

Well it turns out it must have been some kinda insect sting and being thick skinned I never felt it at the time,a wasp seems the likely candidate he must have tried sleeping on my pillow poor sod my snoring must have annoyed him

anyway I'm on a course of Antibiotics and my sight has returned though a little blurred.

I'm to report back to my own doctor next week,I'm not convinced myself it's a sting but we'll see

And yesterday my puter seemed it wanted to join in too by freezing up on and off several times I had to unplug remove the battery and restart windows

I do have security so no viruses I'll try a few disc cleans today and clear some history and such.

I'll keep you posted on the eye guys, thanks again all

DaveK · **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:40:42 AM

I'm glad it's all under control mate - I was a little worried there!

rp252 · **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:44:54 AM

Glad to hear its coming right dude

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #23 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:46:14 AM

Quote from: John on November 05, 2009, 11:39:01 AM

Hi guys thanks for the concern and thoughts

Well it turns out it must have been some kinda insect sting and being thick skinned I never felt it at the time,a wasp seems the likely candidate he must have tried sleeping on my pillow poor sod my snoring must have annoyed him anyway I'm on a course of Antibiotics and my sight has returned though a little blurred.

I'm to report back to my own doctor next week,I'm not convinced myself it's a sting but we'll see

And yesterday my puter seemed it wanted to join in too by freezing up on and off several times I had to unplug remove the battery and restart windows I do have security so no viruses I'll try a few disc cleans today and clear some history and such.

I'll keep you posted on the eye guys, thanks again all

Good to hear! (and see

)

A wasp stung your eyeball?

Gareth · **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:50:05 AM

Good to hear it's under control.

John · **Reply #25 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:52:20 AM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on November 05, 2009, 11:46:14 AM

Quote from: John on November 05, 2009, 11:39:01 AM
Hi guys thanks for the concern and thoughts

Well it turns out it must have been some kinda insect sting and being thick skinned I never felt it at the time,a wasp seems the likely candidate he must have tried sleeping on my pillow poor sod my snoring must have annoyed him anyway I'm on a course of Antibiotics and my sight has returned though a little blurred.

I'm to report back to my own doctor next week,I'm not convinced myself it's a sting but we'll see

And yesterday my puter seemed it wanted to join in too by freezing up on and off several times I had to unplug remove the battery and restart windows I do have security so no viruses I'll try a few disc cleans today and clear some history and such.

I'll keep you posted on the eye guys, thanks again all

Good to hear! (and see )

A wasp stung your eyeball?