Gator Update

[Bikebum]

I just spoke with Gator (Bob Daigle) and he has seen an ophthalmologist who told him about the same thing that the emergency room did Saturday; he has a detached vitreous which is not a serious condition and is fairly common with older people. (I especially like the "older people" part). He told Gator that the condition will right itself in time and to go ahead and continue his trip.

p.s. I did some research and found out what this means is that the vitreous fluid in the eyeball is contained in a "capsule"that rests against the retina. The vitreous capsule has detached from the retina, but the retina is still intact with the nerve endings. Sounds complicated but the bottom line is that everything is going to be okay!

[bamabmw]

GREAT !
I was worried about them riding with his eye like that.
connie

[Vance]

Gator was planning to take Wanda to the Biltmore this afternoon. They were going to head up the Parkway tomorrow...yeah...I'm jealous!

[Gator]

Gator update

Hi everybody, We're back from our trip. Thanks for everyone's concern about my eye condition. I'll have to admit that I was a bit worried myself. We made it to Cruso Sunday evening late. I was able to see a doctor in Waynsville Monday morning. He did a thorough exam and relieved my anxiety and said that we could continue the trip as long as Wanda didn't punch me in the eye. He did say that this is something that just happens and was not caused by rubbing my eye. It just happens sometimes to us "old " people. It did not cause any problems on the trip. I still have the "floaters" which is sort of annoying. We had a great time at Jasper and on the trip. I'll post a trip report on another thread. Thanks again.
Gator