Here are the pictures I was given from the ophthalmic ultrasound yesterday. They didn't scan as well as I thought, but that must have to do with the quality of the paper they are printed on which is more like an old style fax paper then copier or photo paper. Regardless I think you should still be able to see the new tumor against the back of my eye. When you look at this picture the right eye is on the left side, similar to the MRI pictures and the top of the photo has the outside part of my eye. As you look slightly down the photo you can see the lens of each eye. When you get to the back of my eye further down the photo on the right eye you will see a bit of light area (similar to snow on the TV), this is the muscle behind the eye. Notice that on the right side this area is fairly consistant and "smooth", except for the vertical lines and small white specks the scanner has put on the picture. On the left eye you can see a round area which is the top of the "new" tumor, although I'm sure the blue line I added helps to find it (LOL).
If you go back to look at the pictures of my MRI before the surgery (http://slelinhares.blogspot.com/2006/07/mri-photos.html) in the top picture you can see that the tumor wasn't pressing up against my eye yet and this is one of the reasons we decided to get that tumor out ASAP, before it did press up against my eye and cause problems. This new tumor is deeper in the muscle and is right up against my eye...it IS creating problems. My double vision is due to the tumor pressing into my eye and basically knocking my eye out of alignment. The blurred vision is due to pressure from the tumor, and interestingly the yellow/orange haze I see everything through with my left eye is also due to the tumor pressing into my eye similar to the red mark you get when you uncross your legs after sitting with crossed legs for any amount of time. I also have headaches and pain in the left side of my head if I use my left eye too much or look to the side.
Once again, thanks for your emails and comments :-)
Sue
1 comment:
Sue,
Prayers for you from Tennessee. You have been so strong already. I know it's not easy, but there really are people who care about you and people who are praying for you all over. Maybe that will help some when things seem so tough.
Just one small step at a time.
I know you can get through this, recover and get your life back the way you want it to be. Don't give up.
With much love and hope for you.
Carlotta Cooper
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