If you have a vitreal (sp?) separation, get your a$$ to the dr. and have it checked. DH, severely myopic, had this in both eyes a few years ago so I was very familiar with the issues, so when I had mine while in Aruba, I wasn't too concerned. Mildly myopic, no symptoms, and encountering difficulties in getting medical attention in Aruba, I wasn't too concerned. DH made me go to the dr. once we got home and am I glad I did...
Unfortunately, I was one of the 1%ers...where the VT results in a retinal tear and separation. Fortunately, it was caught in time where I was able to have a laser repair rather than full blown eye surgery.
As we travel more during retirement, esp. out of the country, our concern is getting medical attention. I was in e-mail contact with my ophthalmologist and he did recommend seeing a local ophthalmologist to ensure no tears.
How do others deal with this...not the issue of insurance, which we had, but of getting medical attention (especially with a specialist) while out of the country. I always thought Aruba wouldn't be an issue due to their ties to the Netherlands, but from what I learned from the locals, getting medical attention is not easy.
Unfortunately, I was one of the 1%ers...where the VT results in a retinal tear and separation. Fortunately, it was caught in time where I was able to have a laser repair rather than full blown eye surgery.
As we travel more during retirement, esp. out of the country, our concern is getting medical attention. I was in e-mail contact with my ophthalmologist and he did recommend seeing a local ophthalmologist to ensure no tears.
How do others deal with this...not the issue of insurance, which we had, but of getting medical attention (especially with a specialist) while out of the country. I always thought Aruba wouldn't be an issue due to their ties to the Netherlands, but from what I learned from the locals, getting medical attention is not easy.