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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22114-red-light-therapy
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I have information but not sure about it. Going to talk to ophthalmologist about it.?
I googled the information after a friend told me about?
On Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 7:10?PM Chiarina Blake via <jc.blake2= [email protected]> wrote: Would love to learn more about this? Does anyone with NAION damage use red light therapy?
Thanks for opinions?
Cheryl Couch
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Does anyone with NAION damage use red light therapy?
Thanks for opinions?
Cheryl Couch
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Hi, I am 72 yr old female. NAAION in August 2022 in left eye. They did a biopsy for Giant Cell in Vanderbilt while I was there for 5 days getting the high?dose steroid IV treatment.? General anesthesia. No problem.? Had a TKR? left knee in February 2024 in a smaller hospital nearby.? Anesthesiologist was aware of my condition, did epidural.? I never knew a thing. No problem.? Had shingles vax in March 2023, took out more vision in left eye.? ?Have had 4 covid vax prior to NAAION, no problems.? ?Have been told not to get any more vaccines, until I see an immunologist.? Good luck with your TKR and let us know how you get on.? A good website for TKR is Bonesmart, in case you haven't been there yet. On Sat, Jan 11, 2025 at 5:46?PM Joseph W Harrison via <joeharrison1776= [email protected]> wrote:
It was 30 years ago that NAION attacked my left eye and took out 80 percent of the vision.? Nothing else has occurred since then, and I've had all the usual vaccinations through all these years.? Two months ago, I also had surgery in my right (good) eye for cataract extraction, with the ophthalmologist fully aware of the NAION risks involved.? The surgery went smoothly and so far there have been no adverse results.? My right eye vision has vastly improved, in fact.? The doctor tells me that each of my optic nerves has a very strange shape which he has never seen before.? This sort of scares me, but at age 87, I figure that if the shape of that nerve did in fact contribute to the attack 30 years ago, I might just dodge any further bullets.? Or maybe the shape had nothing to do with it.? Who knows!? I keep an active lifestyle, a good diet, and hope for smooth sailing in my remaining years.
Thank you Lou for taking the time to respond
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Very encouraging, Louie, thanks for sharing!
Diane Keasler
Life is the school, love is the lesson.
On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 09:21:50 AM EST, Louie via <screwielouietoo= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi, I had my attack in my left eye in 2005 and lost most of my vision in that eye. I have had two prostate surgeries, a total knee replacement. I have had shingles vaccine, Covid vaccine, flu vaccine etc., no issues in my right eye from any of these. I
have a small disk and bundled optic nerves like most of us. I have been taking 2000mg of fish oil, and walk seven miles each day since my NAION attack.?
Lou- Myrtle Beach SC
Screwie Louie’s iPhone? ![]() ? ![]()
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, 2:00 AM, jennifire1 via <jennifire1=[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Members
I am new to this group having been diagnosed with NAION peripheral vision loss in my left eye 6 months ago.
I would wecome hearing good news stories from those that have had knee replacement surgery which Iam scheduled to have 30th January. My anaesthetist (after receiving news from my ophthalmologist) of my condition is not willing to assist in the procedure
even though under spinal epidural the risk of further vision loss was too high.
Iam apprehensive about NAION occuring in the unaffected eye. I am a healthy 65 yo woman. No diabetes or BP.?
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Re: Question about the shingles vaccine
I had 4 covid vaccines prior to NAAION.? No problems.? After? getting ok from all my doctors, had shingles vax 7 months after NAAION, had a flu-like reaction and lost more vision in the NAAION?eye.? I sure do wish we knew the little differences in each of us that cause such a variety of reactions.? I was told not to get another vax until I saw an immunologist.??
I also have had all the vaccines. No issues. ? Adam ? ? I, too, have had all the vaccines and have nothing but gratitude that they are there for the asking. Madelyne
On Jan 11, 2025, at 8:47 AM, Paula Mcglasson via <paulam@...> wrote: ? I have also had all of the Covid, RSV, pneumonia, and flu vaccines that were available to me. I plan on getting the shingles vaccine this month as well. Other than a slightly sore arm, no issues.
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Professor Paula McGlasson?? She, Her, Hers Chair & Production Manager, URI Theatre
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Re: Knee Replacement Surgery
It was 30 years ago that NAION attacked my left eye and took out 80 percent of the vision.? Nothing else has occurred since then, and I've had all the usual vaccinations through all these years.? Two months ago, I also had surgery in my right (good) eye for cataract extraction, with the ophthalmologist fully aware of the NAION risks involved.? The surgery went smoothly and so far there have been no adverse results.? My right eye vision has vastly improved, in fact.? The doctor tells me that each of my optic nerves has a very strange shape which he has never seen before.? This sort of scares me, but at age 87, I figure that if the shape of that nerve did in fact contribute to the attack 30 years ago, I might just dodge any further bullets.? Or maybe the shape had nothing to do with it.? Who knows!? I keep an active lifestyle, a good diet, and hope for smooth sailing in my remaining years.
Thank you Lou for taking the time to respond
Get
Very encouraging, Louie, thanks for sharing!
Diane Keasler
Life is the school, love is the lesson.
On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 09:21:50 AM EST, Louie via <screwielouietoo= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi, I had my attack in my left eye in 2005 and lost most of my vision in that eye. I have had two prostate surgeries, a total knee replacement. I have had shingles vaccine, Covid vaccine, flu vaccine etc., no issues in my right eye from any of these. I
have a small disk and bundled optic nerves like most of us. I have been taking 2000mg of fish oil, and walk seven miles each day since my NAION attack.?
Lou- Myrtle Beach SC
Screwie Louie’s iPhone? ![]() ? ![]()
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, 2:00 AM, jennifire1 via <jennifire1=[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Members
I am new to this group having been diagnosed with NAION peripheral vision loss in my left eye 6 months ago.
I would wecome hearing good news stories from those that have had knee replacement surgery which Iam scheduled to have 30th January. My anaesthetist (after receiving news from my ophthalmologist) of my condition is not willing to assist in the procedure
even though under spinal epidural the risk of further vision loss was too high.
Iam apprehensive about NAION occuring in the unaffected eye. I am a healthy 65 yo woman. No diabetes or BP.?
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Re: Knee Replacement Surgery
Hi Wendy
Thank you for your response.
The surgery is for a left knee replacement not the eyes.
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Jennifer, I have NAION in both sides plus diabetic retinopathy. I’m getting eye shots lasers, cataract removal and now I’m going for another operations on both eyes for retina possible detachment. I am 65. So have they told you why they aredoing
the operation? Do you have diabetic retinopathy??
On Jan 11, 2025, at 05:27, jen fire via groups.io <jennifire1@...> wrote:
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Thank you for telling me your experience and glad all went well
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I am a 44 year old male and I have naion in my right eye that happened to me after a really bad covid infection in July of 2021 that had me hospitalized for 5 days. I recently had 2 separate surgeries on both my feet both times requiring me to be on anesthesia
my anesthesiologist informed me of the risks of another nation even happening but he said they would take measures to minimize and blood pressure problems. I went through both surgeries 3 months apart without any problems. But there is always a risk. I hope
this helps.?
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Very encouraging, Louie, thanks for sharing!
Diane Keasler
Life is the school, love is the lesson.
On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 09:21:50 AM EST, Louie via groups.io <screwielouietoo@...> wrote:
Hi, I had my attack in my left eye in 2005 and lost most of my vision in that eye. I have had two prostate surgeries, a total knee replacement. I have had shingles vaccine, Covid vaccine, flu vaccine etc., no issues in my right eye from any of these. I
have a small disk and bundled optic nerves like most of us. I have been taking 2000mg of fish oil, and walk seven miles each day since my NAION attack.?
Lou- Myrtle Beach SC
Screwie Louie’s iPhone? ![]() ? ![]()
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, 2:00 AM, jennifire1 via groups.io <jennifire1@...> wrote:
Dear Members
I am new to this group having been diagnosed with NAION peripheral vision loss in my left eye 6 months ago.
I would wecome hearing good news stories from those that have had knee replacement surgery which Iam scheduled to have 30th January. My anaesthetist (after receiving news from my ophthalmologist) of my condition is not willing to assist in the procedure
even though under spinal epidural the risk of further vision loss was too high.
Iam apprehensive about NAION occuring in the unaffected eye. I am a healthy 65 yo woman. No diabetes or BP.?
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Re: Question about the shingles vaccine
I also have had all the vaccines. No issues. ? Adam ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Madelyne Ryterband via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:34 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [NAION] Question about the shingles vaccine? I, too, have had all the vaccines and have nothing but gratitude that they are there for the asking. Madelyne
On Jan 11, 2025, at 8:47 AM, Paula Mcglasson via <paulam@...> wrote: ? I have also had all of the Covid, RSV, pneumonia, and flu vaccines that were available to me. I plan on getting the shingles vaccine this month as well. Other than a slightly sore arm, no issues.
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Professor Paula McGlasson?? She, Her, Hers Chair & Production Manager, URI Theatre
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I, too, have had all the vaccines and have nothing but gratitude that they are there for the asking.
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On Jan 11, 2025, at 8:47 AM, Paula Mcglasson via < paulam@...> wrote:
I have also had all of the Covid, RSV, pneumonia, and flu vaccines that were available to me. I plan on getting the shingles vaccine this month as well. Other than a slightly sore arm, no issues.
Paula
Professor Paula McGlasson?? She, Her, Hers
Chair & Production Manager, URI Theatre (401) 874-2712 office (401) 315-2227 home (401) 743-1039 cell
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Re: Knee Replacement Surgery
Very encouraging, Louie, thanks for sharing!
Diane Keasler
Life is the school, love is the lesson.
On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 09:21:50 AM EST, Louie via groups.io <screwielouietoo@...> wrote:
Hi, I had my attack in my left eye in 2005 and lost most of my vision in that eye. I have had two prostate surgeries, a total knee replacement. I have had shingles vaccine, Covid vaccine, flu vaccine etc., no issues in my right eye from any of these. I have a small disk and bundled optic nerves like most of us. I have been taking 2000mg of fish oil, and walk seven miles each day since my NAION attack.? Lou- Myrtle Beach SC Screwie Louie’s iPhone? ![]() ? ![]()
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, 2:00 AM, jennifire1 via groups.io <jennifire1@...> wrote: Dear Members
I am new to this group having been diagnosed with NAION peripheral vision loss in my left eye 6 months ago.
I would wecome hearing good news stories from those that have had knee replacement surgery which Iam scheduled to have 30th January. My anaesthetist (after receiving news from my ophthalmologist) of my condition is not willing to assist in the procedure even though under spinal epidural the risk of further vision loss was too high.
Iam apprehensive about NAION occuring in the unaffected eye. I am a healthy 65 yo woman. No diabetes or BP.?
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Re: Knee Replacement Surgery
Hi, I had my attack in my left eye in 2005 and lost most of my vision in that eye. I have had two prostate surgeries, a total knee replacement. I have had shingles vaccine, Covid vaccine, flu vaccine etc., no issues in my right eye from any of these. I have a small disk and bundled optic nerves like most of us. I have been taking 2000mg of fish oil, and walk seven miles each day since my NAION attack.? Lou- Myrtle Beach SC Screwie Louie’s iPhone?  ? 
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, 2:00 AM, jennifire1 via groups.io <jennifire1@...> wrote: Dear Members
I am new to this group having been diagnosed with NAION peripheral vision loss in my left eye 6 months ago.
I would wecome hearing good news stories from those that have had knee replacement surgery which Iam scheduled to have 30th January. My anaesthetist (after receiving news from my ophthalmologist) of my condition is not willing to assist in the procedure even though under spinal epidural the risk of further vision loss was too high.
Iam apprehensive about NAION occuring in the unaffected eye. I am a healthy 65 yo woman. No diabetes or BP.?
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Re: Knee Replacement Surgery
I had an Inspire device implant in July. I sent the surgeon directions from my NO, discussed the points on the directions with the anesthesiologist and had no issues at all. ?I have an appointment February 4 with a surgeon regarding total knee replacement as well.?
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Re: Question about the shingles vaccine
I have also had all of the Covid, RSV, pneumonia, and flu vaccines that were available to me. I plan on getting the shingles vaccine this month as well. Other than a slightly sore arm, no issues.
Paula
Professor Paula McGlasson?? She, Her, Hers
Chair & Production Manager, URI Theatre (401) 874-2712 office (401) 315-2227 home (401) 743-1039 cell
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Re: Question about the shingles vaccine
I’ve had the shingles, pneumonia, influenza, RSV and COVID (3x) since NAION. ?I’ve not had an issue and will continue with them as needed.?
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Question about the shingles vaccine
Hi everyone,
Thank you all so much for all of your support and information on this wonderful group!
I have a question about the experiences people have had with the shingles vaccine and with any other vaccines.?
It is so hard to decide what to do about that! Any thoughts and information about your experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you! Amanda?
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Jennifer, I have NAION in both sides plus diabetic retinopathy. I’m getting eye shots lasers, cataract removal and now I’m going for another operations on both eyes for retina possible detachment. I am 65. So have they told you why they aredoing the operation?
Do you have diabetic retinopathy??
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On Jan 11, 2025, at 05:27, jen fire via groups.io <jennifire1@...> wrote:
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Thank you for telling me your experience and glad all went well
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I am a 44 year old male and I have naion in my right eye that happened to me after a really bad covid infection in July of 2021 that had me hospitalized for 5 days. I recently had 2 separate surgeries on both my feet both times requiring me to be on anesthesia
my anesthesiologist informed me of the risks of another nation even happening but he said they would take measures to minimize and blood pressure problems. I went through both surgeries 3 months apart without any problems. But there is always a risk. I hope
this helps.?
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Re: Knee Replacement Surgery
Thank you for telling me your experience and glad all went well
Get
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Show quoted text
I am a 44 year old male and I have naion in my right eye that happened to me after a really bad covid infection in July of 2021 that had me hospitalized for 5 days. I recently had 2 separate surgeries on both my feet both times requiring me to be on anesthesia
my anesthesiologist informed me of the risks of another nation even happening but he said they would take measures to minimize and blood pressure problems. I went through both surgeries 3 months apart without any problems. But there is always a risk. I hope
this helps.?
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Re: Knee Replacement Surgery
I am a 44 year old male and I have naion in my right eye that happened to me after a really bad covid infection in July of 2021 that had me hospitalized for 5 days. I recently had 2 separate surgeries on both my feet both times requiring me to be on anesthesia my anesthesiologist informed me of the risks of another nation even happening but he said they would take measures to minimize and blood pressure problems. I went through both surgeries 3 months apart without any problems. But there is always a risk. I hope this helps.?
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