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Name
Mark Romero
Born
11/1/1953
Home
Tacoma, WA
Diagnosis
Epiretinal membrane
Eyes Affected
Left
Eye Color
Brown
Age at Diagnosis
55
Visual Acuity
Don't know
Treatment
None yet. Saw Ophthomologist in November for new glasses. Went in this week because left eye was all fuzzy and squiggly. "You have MD, come back in 4 months and we will discuss surgery maybe. Bye"
Prognosis or Current State of
Vision
? I am going back to doctor tomorrow with a list of questions and an assertive manner. Do nothing / change nothing does not sound like the correct treatment plan.
Family History
Grandmother lost an eye in her 20's to a "tumor"
Impact on My Life
Some tears. [I would like to think] it does not scare me. But it does.
Positive Effects
Better off than most people, great insurance, can retire with a good pension if I need to some day. Cute wife of 31 years, who maybe will never look old to me if my vision gets worse.
Adaptations
Big secret from all but my wife. Some people may suspect, but no one knows.
Working
Have not been out of work for 32 years. Extremely lucky, hope it is not turning on me...
More About Me
I am glad for this outlet.
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