Seeing an Opthamologist

Hi There,

I am very new to living with a PM, it has only been1 week after implantation and I am trying to cope with living with a PM. Tomorrow I need to visit my opthamologist, that I was seeing before the PM, for a check on my dye eyes and I am terrified as to what places I can go. I know it might seem silly but would it be ok for me to go for my follow up with my opthamologist?

Thanks.

5 Comments

it's fine

by Tracey_E - 2014-05-01 02:05:21

You can't go near an MRI machine at the hospital or the generator rooms at an electrical plant and stay away from junkyards with the huge magnets that pick up cars. Don't linger when you go through store security. That's about it. You don't need to live in fear.

No question is silly

by Grateful Heart - 2014-05-01 04:05:28

That's how we learn. Keep your appointment....it's not a problem.

Grateful Heart

Hello Again Ivette

by NiceNiecey - 2014-05-01 11:05:50

Yes, you can go anywhere you wish. How are you feeling?
Niecey

Hi Niecey

by imatos - 2014-05-02 08:05:45

Thanks I am headed to my opthamologist today, feeling much better. It's taking a little bit of time for me to get used to living with my PM but I am really thankful to my family, friends and this forum.

Ivette

Enjoy life!

by KAG - 2014-05-02 11:05:18

Remember that the lawyers write the cautions and they are very good at it. Same type that penned "CAUTION Coffee is Hot!".

I found that I had anxiety when I first ventured out and used electrical devices for the first time after implant. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms too. Once I realized I was fine I was able to forget about it.

Best advice I got was to keep magnets / electrical devices at least 6 inches away from PM.

All the best
Kathy

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