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Old 09-05-2013, 10:33 PM   #8380
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Originally Posted by Solumina View Post
My friend Wil has a detached retina. He's at Hopkins, if anyone can help him they can, but he has a 50/50 chance of losing sight in that eye
They can use photo-coagulation laser treatment to "spot weld" the retina back to the rear of the eyeball. It requires periodic treatment because it only lasts a few years but it is better than going blind.

I wish Wil the best of luck.
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