Wednesday, 25 September 2013

George Perez Health Issues

Photo: For those who have followed my posts for a good while, the fact that I've been dealing with vision problems will not be too much of a surprise. However, I need to report that my eye troubles have taken a bit of a downturn as my left eye has experienced some hemorrhaging, pretty much blinding me in that eye. This has necessitated my wearing an eyepatch in order to see a bit more clearly through my right eye. (See photo for my new pirate persona!) My eye doctor is continuing a combination of laser and injection surgery, but there is a possibility that I may require scalpel surgery in the near future. I need to begin treatments that will better control my diabetes and blood pressure before he can do that, though. I had considered keeping this private, but realized that it would become pretty public once I appeared at the Project Comic Con show in St. Louis this weekend. I'm not going to minimize the seriousness of my situation, but I am still drawing (albeit with a bit more effort) and am trying to maintain a positive, upbeat attitude. My wife Carol (Phoenicia) is an enormous source of comfort, support and love and the friends and family members who've heard the news have been pillars of concern and well wishes. I appreciate all the strength they've provided me. This is not meant to elicit pity, although any and all good wishes, positive vibes and even prayers will be greatly accepted with great thanks and sincerest humility.


I've heard a few ridiculous rumours after forumns mentioned George Perez was suffering "serious health issues" so let's get things straight.

Artists get various problems due to spending long hours under different lighting conditions and having to focus on fine line work. The artist Ronald Giles (better known only as "Giles") drew cartoons for the Daily Express for many years. His eye sight got quite bad and even with very thick lenses it was reported he had to get close to see things.

Perez is a diabetic (not sure whether Type I or II) and he has undergone surgery for diabetic retinopathy -its why I get my eye screening each year.   George has had lazer and needle treatment on his left eye (for some reason artists seem to allways get problems with the left eye!) and he has reported on his Face Book page that he may have to eventually have surgery on the eye.

I'm sure that all fans of George and his work will wish him as good a recovery as he can get...he hasn't finished drawing yet!
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