Tarsorrhaphy Procedure Opinions
What are your opinions regarding a Tarsorrhaphy procedure?
I interpreted the doctor as saying it will only be for two weeks. My question is, what is going to happen in two weeks? My stroke will not have disappeared.
A patch (even one that is taped over my eye) might irritate it, and there is also an ointment that costs around $80 – we don’t have insurance.
If I do nothing, there is a good chance I will lose my eye. If you were my doctor, what would be your reaction if I told you I would rather bite the bullet and have the eye removed?
I’ve got no problem with having the procedure (by all accounts it’s painless), but I don’t think it would do any permanent good.
We have an appointment next Tuesday (March 23) and I need to tell him what I’ve decided. Have the procedure, use a patch, apply the ointment, or ignore it and do nothing. I doubt if he will go along and remove my eye!
Fortunately, I have time to mull things over.
Currently I am leaning towards a patch or the ointment. I honestly don’t see the value in having a tarsorrhaphy – especially if it’s only short term. It’s possible I need more information from the doctor.
Please continue with your opinions. They are valuable.