GET WELL SOON MOMO

[Rashid]

There have been a lot of ominous headlines and rumours flying around about this, so I thought I’d throw in my two pence worth.

 

I suffered a serious injury to my left eye a few years ago when I got my head kicked in on a night out. Among other symptoms I had a detached retina, which the doctors told me could lead to total blindness in the eye. However after three operations they managed to save my eyesight and repair the most serious damage. I now have very blurred vision in my left eye, but it doesn’t present an impediment of any kind. I have perfect vision in my good eye and don’t notice any difference when both eyes are open.

 

So even if Momo has suffered permanent damage to the vision in his right eye, it doesn’t automatically mean that his career is over. The brain adapts over time to compensate for damage to the affected eye, as happened with me. It depends on whether the percentage loss being cited by the Portuguese doctor refers to the quality of vision or the range of vision (and as S31 said he’s not necessarily an expert anyway). If it’s quality of vision then it’s not necessarily career-threatening – my vision was 20/20 before the injury and is now 8/20, so in crude terms that’s 60 percent damage sustained to my vision without any practical difficulties caused. If the range of vision is impaired, e.g. if he ends up with a blind spot, that could be more problematic, but even then it’s possible for the brain to adapt.

 

The thing with eye injuries is that it’s virtually impossible to make a firm diagnosis for a few days, as the eye is so sensitive and liable to bruising and swelling. So until there’s further official news from the club, I’d suggest that people ignore sensationalist headlines and unsubstantiated rumours (just like with any other story relating to Liverpool FC, in fact) and be aware that talk of Momo’s career being over is premature to say the least. The doctors who treated me did an amazing job of fixing my eye up, and that was seven years ago on the NHS. Eye surgery is a field where new advances are being made all the time, and you can guarantee the club will made sure that Momo gets the best treatment available anywhere in the world.

 

Thoughts and prayers are with Momo in the meantime.

 

YNWA

 

Thanks for that mate. But I wonder if he can do the same? Don't forget he has to head the ball every 2 minutes which might impact on the eye?

[Bob]

I think each of those reports needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. They all have only the same quotes and the rest is opinion or suggestions.

 

It doesnt sound great but until we know more the opinion of a journo shouldnt be taken too strongly.

 

best wishes to Mo and i hope its not as bad as it sounds, but its one of those where we will be in the dark for a while yet i think.

[Neil G]

Thanks for that mate. But I wonder if he can do the same? Don't forget he has to head the ball every 2 minutes which might impact on the eye?

 

Not sure about that. I’d have thought it would depend on whether or not his retina was detached, which as far as I’m aware isn’t known yet.

 

There’s a link on RAWK to a story about an NFL player in the States who got a detached retina after being hit in the eye with a bottle. It’s expected that he’ll be able to carry on playing. I don’t know how much impact there is from heading a football compared to the blows NFL players get to their heads during a game, and whether one causes more stress to the eye region than the other, but that story gives some grounds for optimism.

[George Costanza]

The latest reports are very worrying indeed even if they are written with a sensationalist view.

[truescouser4eve]

Well i hope he does make a full recovery, it'd be sad to see such a quality young promising central midfielder have to retire at the age of 21!!! He has so much ahead of him and its so sad to think that he might never play again, hopefully and Godwilling he will make a speedy recovery, come on momo we no you can do it!!!

[kop]

Did some research, as I honestly had no idea what a retina was.

 

 

 

These sites had some good info on it. I didn't bother to highlight anything, as I don't know exactly what's wrong with Momo (or if he even has a detached retina).

 

http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patientcare/conditions/detached.retina.html#definition

 

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9815.html

 

http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_rnib003661.hcsp

[Thants]

Did some research, as I honestly had no idea what a retina was.

 

 

 

These sites had some good info on it. I didn't bother to highlight anything, as I don't know exactly what's wrong with Momo (or if he even has a detached retina).

 

http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patientcare/conditions/detached.retina.html#definition

 

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9815.html

 

http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_rnib003661.hcsp

 

I think i'm gonna barf

[Cath]

This is just so desperately sad for Momo. He is one of the most promising talents I have ever had the priviledge of watching at Anfield. Really hope the lad regains his full sight and can pick up his career next season.

If we pick up silverware in May I want him on the podium with the rest of the squad.

[Section_31]

If we were Chelsea or Everton fans (a la stubbs) we’d probably be on here asking for his contract to be cancelled instead of trying to diagnose him!

 

Parry in the offal:

“We don't want to sound too pessimistic because it's too early to tell. What Momo needs right now is our support and the best care he can get.”

 

According to Parry, the inflammation and swelling around the injured eye mean that medical staff haven’t really been able to get to the eye to find out how bad it is: “His right eye is closed down and it's been difficult to assess the damage because of the swelling and bleeding.” Momo had a CT scan in Portugal in an attempt to try and see the extent of the injury. Parry says that talk of Momo’s career being over is premature: “It's too early to jump to conclusions. Obviously this is a very traumatic time for Momo and the club is in constant contact with his family and representatives. It's a very nasty injury.” “but he's now in London being treated by the best specialists in the country.”

 

I really wouldn’t read too much into anything the Portuguese guy said, the fact he made any statement at all was in very bad taste IMO, whatever happened to confidentiality? Imagine your doctor phoned the echo up and told them that, and your family were all at home shitting one, and this was before the eye had even settled down enough to be looked at – and by his own admission, has suffered ‘no structural damage’ ??? Blert.

[Stefan]

There are a couple of swedish hockey-players that have suffered from the same injury as momo. (If Retina is the same as näthinna, maybe some of the other scandinavians can sort this out?)

 

Mathias Weinhandl got a hockey-stick in the eye and only has 8-10% sight in that eye. But he still plays hockey in New York Islanders in the NHL, and occasionally in the swedish national team.

 

Mathias Öhlund got a puck in the eye and has about 70% sight left and he is still one of the best defenders in the NHL. Playing in the olympics right now by the way.

 

http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/sport/story/utskrift/0,3258,38822,00.html (in swedish) Here you can read that the swedish football player Mikael Nilsson(not the one that played in Southampton a couple of seasons ago) got a kick to the eye and lost about 70% of his sight in this eye along with some blind spots. He made his comeback 3 months later but was forced to play with the same type of glasses as Edgar Davids.

 

Get well soon Momo!

[Red Nick]

lets hope he makes a full recovery safe to say he wont play again this season

 

Its very worrying for him especially and he needs all the support he can get.

 

I pray that he will make a full recovery but it is too early to tell

[kop]

There are a couple of swedish hockey-players that have suffered from the same injury as momo. (If Retina is the same as näthinna, maybe some of the other scandinavians can sort this out?)

 

Mathias Weinhandl got a hockey-stick in the eye and only has 8-10% sight in that eye. But he still plays hockey in New York Islanders in the NHL, and occasionally in the swedish national team.

 

Mathias Öhlund got a puck in the eye and has about 70% sight left and he is still one of the best defenders in the NHL. Playing in the olympics right now by the way.

 

http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/sport/story/utskrift/0,3258,38822,00.html (in swedish) Here you can read that the swedish football player Mikael Nilsson(not the one that played in Southampton a couple of seasons ago) got a kick to the eye and lost about 70% of his sight in this eye along with some blind spots. He made his comeback 3 months later but was forced to play with the same type of glasses as Edgar Davids.

 

Get well soon Momo!

 

If the swedish "näthinna" is the same as the norwegian "netthinne", then näthinna is the same as retina. ;)

[kop]

lets hope he makes a full recovery safe to say he wont play again this season

 

Its very worrying for him especially and he needs all the support he can get.

 

I pray that he will make a full recovery but it is too early to tell

 

After reading through some info on that type of injuries, I'm a lot more optimistic on him returning to top football. Some of the articles in the papers today are just "hoping" that the injury is career-threatening just to make a bigger case of it I think.

[RedinSweden]

If the swedish "näthinna" is the same as the norwegian "netthinne", then näthinna is the same as retina. ;)

 

Yes it is.

[t1971]

Theres a bloke from Northern Ireland, plays for hibs, and has only had sight in one eye since he was 12.

 

Hibernian have revealed that forward Dean Shiels is to have an operation to have an eye removed.

 

The 20-year-old has had no sight in the eye since being involved in a domestic accident 12 years ago and doctors have now advised him to have it removed as it was affecting his health.

 

Shiels told the club's official website: "Since the accident, I've had no sight at all in the eye despite several operations when I was younger.

 

"At that time it was always envisaged that there might come a time when the damaged eye might have to be removed.

 

"In the past few months, the condition of the eye has deteriorated and it has been causing me other problems such as severe headaches.

 

"I've had specialist advice and, after talking this over with my family, I've taken the decision to have the eye removed now.

 

"While it is important that the fans understand the reason that I'm not involved at the moment, I don't want people to make too big a deal of this.

 

"I will be very happy if I'm just allowed to get on with the operation and then get back to playing football once I've fully recovered."

[aws]

. Some of the articles in the papers today are just "hoping" that the injury is career-threatening just to make a bigger case of it I think.

 

I suspect that's spot on.

[Kurt]

The norwegian football player Øyvind Leonhardsen went on to play proffessional football, when clearly, looking at his close control and passing, he was blind on both eyes!

 

Momo will be back!

 

;)

[dave u]

The norwegian football player Øyvind Leonhardsen went on to play proffessional football, when clearly, looking at his close control and passing, he was blind on both eyes!

 

Momo will be back!

 

;)

 

Class that, my serial killer Norgie pal.

[aws]

Momo improving according to lfc.tv.

 

Fingers crossed.

[rondeco]

Here's some good news.

 

Liverpool Football Club have today reported an improvement in Momo Sissoko's condition as he recovers in hospital from a serious eye injury.

The Reds' midfielder is being cared for by top eye specialists following the injury he sustained in Portugal on Tuesday night.

 

A statement released by the club on Thursday afternoon reads as follows:

 

"We are glad to report there has been an improvement in Momo's condition over the past 24 hours, with the progress described as 'encouraging'.

 

"The player was examined this morning by a leading eye specialist who remains optimistic, despite reports emanating from Lisbon.

 

"Momo has been instructed to rest completely and will be examined again by the specialist next week."

[Stu Monty]

Momo improving according to lfc.tv.

 

Fingers crossed.

 

So after they sort the retina they'll be doing extensive finger uncrossing surgery on him then I presume as.....oh...right...I get it now.

[rondeco]

So after they sort the retina they'll be doing extensive finger uncrossing surgery on him then I presume as.....oh...right...I get it now.

 

That actually is funny!!

[Jayesh1987]

some more good news from Rafa-

 

"The first check was bad news, now it is more positive for Momo," said Benitez.

 

"We are now awaiting another opinion but I expect and hope to see him back training with us soon."

[Rashid]

Rafa hopeful of Sissoko return

By Tom Adams - Created on 23 Feb 2006

 

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says he expects to have injury-stricken midfielder Mohamed Sissoko back in training soon.

 

The Malian midfielder was left nursing a dangerous injury after the 1-0 defeat to Benfica as he damaged the retina in his right eye after a clash with Beto.

 

Initial reports that the summer signing from Valencia could suffer vision loss led to worries that the blow could be career threatening.

 

However Benitez has now followed Reds chief executive Rick Parry in expressing his belief that the injury is not as serious as first thought.

 

Indeed the Spaniard went as far as to suggest that the midfielder could return to training soon, as he spoke at the club's AGM.

 

"The first check was bad news, now it is more positive for Momo," said Benitez.

 

"We are now awaiting another opinion but I expect and hope to see him back training with us soon."

[Captain]

some more good news from Rafa-

 

"The first check was bad news, now it is more positive for Momo," said Benitez.

 

"We are now awaiting another opinion but I expect and hope to see him back training with us soon."

That is fantastic news, I'm made up. :party: