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Erda

(225 posts)
36. This happened to me this past July.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:16 AM
Yesterday

The retina in my left eye started bleeding and the resulting clot caused partial blindness. The retina specialist told me this was the result of retina deterioration and that there was nothing I could do. He wanted to inject my eye with a drug to stop the bleeding. That approach was unaffordable for me ($2,000+ out of pocket expense per injection co-pay, multiple injections needed to stop the bleeding).

I believe everything can be healed. Something told me "K2." I also realized my entire body was bleeding internally, not just my retina. I researched this and started a protocol addressing the cause, not just the effect. I took daily drinks containing carrots, beets and gelatin and supplements including Ferrasorb by Thorne Research for iron, K2 by Now for blood health, lutein-bilberry for eye health and very cautiously added K1by Solaray to stop the bleeding. I think my condition was caused by anemia. The bleeding stopped in a few days but I continued on this program until I thought it time to eliminate parts of it. K1 was the first supplement I discontinued when I could tell it was no longer needed and could cause harm. I continue to take the other supplements and others, but not as frequently.

The clot in my eye is dissolving and my sight is gradually returning. The clot is smaller and no longer black, but rather a hazy light green with pinholes of light coming through. I am very grateful for this. .

Best wishes, LuckyCharms. No matter what the doctors tell you, do your own research and listen to your body.

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Ugh. Losing vision in left eye. [View all] LuckyCharms Yesterday OP
good luck! 🍀🫂 mwmisses4289 Yesterday #1
Best of luck my friend! NNadir Yesterday #2
You need to maintain that vision, Lucky. True Dough Yesterday #3
Just called. Main office is in Syracuse... LuckyCharms Yesterday #4
The women call me True Dough Yesterday #5
Tomorrow at 150 pm for an appointment. LuckyCharms Yesterday #8
Ha! True Dough Yesterday #11
. LuckyCharms Yesterday #12
We're simple fellas, Lucky! True Dough Yesterday #14
Oh another thing... LuckyCharms Yesterday #16
Rootin' for ya, Lucky! some_of_us_are_sane Yesterday #6
I strongly suggest going to ER now.... FarPoint Yesterday #35
I hope it goes well for you, Lucky. brer cat Yesterday #7
They should it treat it as an emergency Marthe48 Yesterday #9
I will, Marthe. LuckyCharms Yesterday #15
A shot? Marthe48 Yesterday #17
Of course! LuckyCharms Yesterday #18
It's good, it's good Marthe48 Yesterday #20
Good luck! lark Yesterday #10
Had cataract surgery on both eyes in 2025. LuckyCharms Yesterday #13
Damn those bad left eyes!! lark Yesterday #28
Good luck ExtraGriz Yesterday #19
All the best, Lucky! I've had eye issues for several years now. They suck! Whyisthisstillclose Yesterday #21
I'm sorry to hear! LuckyCharms Yesterday #22
Back at you! It is amazing what they can fix, often without Whyisthisstillclose Yesterday #23
I hope the problem is repairable. Good luck at eye doctor. LoisB Yesterday #24
Please try to find someone to drive you, Lucky. Harker Yesterday #25
Vibes for repairs and healing. Keep us posted. niyad Yesterday #26
Hang in there orangecrush Yesterday #27
Good luck, glad you got an appointment. mountain grammy Yesterday #29
Hopefully MaineNative Yesterday #30
Best of luck. I have a retina disease. Many are manageable. Joinfortmill Yesterday #31
Good luck and good energy to you LC 🍀👁️ Clouds Passing Yesterday #32
... Solly Mack Yesterday #33
St. Lucia be with you peppertree Yesterday #34
The bringer of light. LuckyCharms Yesterday #39
You're very welcome. peppertree Yesterday #43
This happened to me this past July. Erda Yesterday #36
Thank you for this info, and I wish you the best in healing. LuckyCharms Yesterday #38
Thanks, LuckyCharms! Erda Yesterday #45
I'm sorry, Lucky Niagara Yesterday #37
Good that you got an appointment for tomorrow. greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #40
I'm so sorry you went through that. LuckyCharms Yesterday #41
Thanks. greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #42
Wishing you good luck , LuckyCharms. debm55 Yesterday #44
Hey, LC, that happened to me a couple of months ago. Laffy Kat Yesterday #46
So, how did it go? NNadir 10 hrs ago #47
Hi NNadir... LuckyCharms 9 hrs ago #48
Good luck then. We'll um, keep an eye out for the outcome. NNadir 9 hrs ago #49
Please see post #50. LuckyCharms 4 hrs ago #51
UPDATE: Just got home from the doc. LuckyCharms 4 hrs ago #50
I guess, on this basis, I'll refrain from punching you in the eye. NNadir 3 hrs ago #52
I'll be honest... LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #54
Those things don't go together all that well, diabetes and eyes. NNadir 1 hr ago #58
This message was self-deleted by its author NNadir 3 hrs ago #56
Hang in there Marthe48 3 hrs ago #53
Are we still taking a shot of prune juice, Marthe? LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #55
That would be a mistake Marthe48 2 hrs ago #57
Glad to hear your update. Aside from the injection.... IcyPeas 28 min ago #59
Nope, just the shot! LuckyCharms 8 min ago #60
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