I have a blind friend that teaches GED at a vocational evening school here in El Paso, Texas. He has been blind since the age of 15. He is now 45 years old.. . A great testament to perseverance and a genuine nice man. His wife is a diabetic and was diagnosed with retinal detachment yesterday. A doctor has stated that she needs corrective surgery in the next two weeks or she will begin to go blind. Bottom line - this couple is poor. Does someone know of a medical group that can help. Please !!!!!! This situation is critical. Any leads are appreciated. Sincerest regards, Tony Banning 915-217-8626 His name and number are: Aziz Afravi 915-590-5011
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I used the county hospital for my detached retina. I'm diabetic and I have my eyes checked every year. However, I'm also near-sighted and a double risk for this sort of thing. I would use the county facility and do it now, not in two weeks. You do not have two weeks with this kind of condition. You do not have two days. Hurry Up! Incidentally, the county did an outstanding job of corrective surgery for me. Trust them! You have no choice.
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I would have to agree..this is considered somewhat of a surgical opthomologic emergency and should be taken care of within a day or two. Most county or government facitilites have funds for indigent patients, and many surgeons in an emergency may donate their services. Call the county hospital or better yet, have the patient present to the emergency room. They will assess and admit through the ER.
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Surgery is the only way to save vision in that eye. Would she rather see, or not?
