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A patient with wet age - related macular degeneration had very poor vision. After a series of Eylea injections, their visual acuity increased. They could now see the details of their surroundings better, like the patterns on the wallpaper or the expressions on people's faces.

Some patients experience partial retinal detachments. After the scleral buckle procedure, the retina is fully reattached. One such patient was an elderly man. He had noticed a decrease in his peripheral vision which was due to the partial detachment. After the scleral buckle, his peripheral vision improved, and he was very happy. He could now see the things around him clearly again. The success of the scleral buckle in his case was also due to the proper post - operative care which ensured the eye healed well and the retina stayed in place.

In ophthalmology, sometimes patients bring in the most unusual eyewear for repair. I heard of a case where a patient brought in a pair of glasses that had been taped together with so much duct tape that it looked like a strange art project. The optician had a hard time not laughing while trying to figure out how to fix it.

There was a time when an ophthalmologist had a young patient who was very scared of the eye exam. As soon as the doctor turned on the light to look into his eyes, the boy started making funny faces and said he was trying to scare the 'eye monster' away. It made the whole exam quite an amusing experience.

A patient with a serious eye disease had DS surgery. After that, their vision improved remarkably. They could see clearly again and were able to read, drive, etc., which they couldn't do before.

Castration implants in veterinary practice operate through a complex mechanism. These implants are inserted into the animal, and they slowly dispense chemicals. These chemicals are often agonists or antagonists of the hormones involved in sexual development. In male animals, they counteract the effects of testosterone. This can have multiple effects such as inhibiting the growth of secondary sexual characteristics, reducing the urge to mate, and sometimes even affecting the growth and development of certain tissues. It's a way to manage the behavior and reproductive potential of animals without the need for a surgical castration in some cases, but it also requires careful consideration of the potential side - effects and long - term impacts on the animal's health.

Sure! One time a vet had a parrot brought in. The parrot kept imitating the vet's phone ringing. Every time the vet reached for his phone, the parrot would laugh hysterically.

One common type is misdiagnosis. Vets might misread symptoms and give the wrong treatment. Another is negligence during procedures. For example, leaving surgical instruments inside an animal after an operation. Also, improper handling of medications, like giving the wrong dose, can be a horror story for the poor animals and their owners.

Sure. One horror story is about a dog that was misdiagnosed with a minor illness. The vet didn't do a thorough check. Later, it turned out the dog had a serious internal problem. By the time the real problem was found, it was too late to save the dog easily. It was really sad.

A famous one is the story of a tiger that was rescued from the wild with multiple injuries. Vets nursed it back to health and it was successfully released back into a protected area. Another is a dolphin that had a fishing net wrapped around it. Vets removed the net carefully and the dolphin swam away freely.