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Well mum's eye pressure is back up. When she fell it ruptured the back of her eye where she had an op (for glaucoma) a few years ago which is re-stitched. How they get to the back is beyond me. Her pressure was 2 when it's supposed to be 10-20.
With any luck it won't get worse (basically just before she went in she all of a sudden had a 'blob' in the middle of her vision).
I think this is a situation where the damage is done but not sure to what extent yet.
Brings into question cooking on the stovetop which will be a bit dangerous and golf (her main form of socialising).
Plan of attack is to get the food sitch down first. Can't eat solids too well (it's a long medical history) so I'll make a bunch of different soups that can be microwaved for dins. Brekky should be fine she just does yogurt w/ fruit blitzed.
Socialising will be a tough one but she has a good network of buds so we'll see what happens there.
It's going to be depressing for her so that'll have to be managed too.
It's scary how one fall and head strike can alter so many things so quickly.
My daughter had corrective eye surgery and I still don't know how they did it.
Wishing your mum a quick recovery and thinking of you and your family ♥
Don’t forget the Ensure is an extra option if she doesn’t have some already.
That’s terrifying, I hope it’s not too bad
You are a very responsible and thoughtful child :)
I am definitely taking notes and learning from your exp. Honestly didn't know falls could have such an impact on vision so I'm going to be a lot more vigilant with the olds (and eventually myself).
Meals on wheels ?
and many hugs and best wishes, I hope she gets back on her feet real soon
I forgot to add this. See if My Aged Care might be a go as they might help with a few things including visitors or care workers at home
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-services/social-outings-groups-and-visitors