Thanks so much for this. I am monitoring an ERM. Fears of it becoming thicker or harder to remove if I don't - as some surgeons say - make me consider it. But I can see fine with both eyes open and hope my stronger eye will continue to be strong! 🙏

This is definitely the most comprehensive, realistic, and understandable explanation of ERM and its surgery. I was told by a retinal consultant that I have a 60% chance of it not progressing. I appreciate their approach, instead of rushing into surgery right away. I am not quite as freaked out about this surgery after watching this video. Thanks for covering all of the bases. One question though, does this surgery interfere with a pacemaker?

@MacularSociety

3 ай бұрын

Hi Kathryn, this is something you'd need to follow up with your ophthalmogist about. They would know best how your health could be affected by surgery.

I had this operation in 2012 at the famous University Hospital of Bonn Germany specialized in Ophthalmology the Professor was Dr Holz

@elliotarmstrong9001

10 ай бұрын

and what happened ?

I had macular hole surgery last week. Head down is a challenge! Thanks for sharing this info. I also have a membrane on my other retina but with little distortion at this point.

@terrierdelphine4682

7 ай бұрын

Hello how are you now?

@lorawilliams9032

2 ай бұрын

Hi Jean bailey, Lora Williams here. I also had surgery to repair a retina tear/ hole last week. If you do not mind can I ask if the tear/ hole has mended, and did you have the gas bubble, head down method of healing. And how did you during waking hours keep your head down, was it with the spealised chair with hole for face or...... The hole in my retina has not closed yet and I have been keeping my head down since 26th of March, day of surgery. Have another app. for Retinal surgeon on April 4th. I guess if it has not closed by then to see what can be done if anything. Thank you. ( doctor approved)

Thank you for this comprehensive overview. I’m Having a vitrectomy Thursday and have a lot of anxiety

@Jules-pu8zd

Жыл бұрын

I hope you did well with your surgery. I may have to go through the same thing if my eye doesn’t get better on it’s own

How long do you have to wait to have cataracts removed

Is there any procedure, drug etc. ... which improves or even completely restores vision involving patients with advanced dry macular degeneration ?

I've been getting injection s long time I've mcular eye generation and cataract in both eyes

I use carborundum eye drops 4 times a,day dry eyes

What is The success ret of operation

I have been told that Jetrea is no longer being produced. I had a stage 4 macular hole with traction treated with it and it was a miracle. I now have a stage 1 hole with traction in my other eye. The are watching but warning me about surgery. Is Jetrea available. I am very upset not about surgery but post-op

My name is Willy Francis located in Ontario Canada ...

Am getting injection s now I've had loads

Does having a pacemaker interfere with this type of surgery or vice versa?

@MacularSociety

6 ай бұрын

Hi Kathryn, this is something you would need to discuss with your ophthalmologist. Thanks

I am diagnosed with full thickness macular hole in left eye, and requires pars plana virectomy +internal lining membrane peel under LGV/GVP. My question is what success rate I can expect post surgery

@MacularSociety

2 ай бұрын

Hi Willy, I'm sorry but you will need to speak with your ophthalmologist / surgeon to be able to find out the success rate as operations/ treatment can differ depending on the person and their individual circumstances. Thanks

Macular hole of what size (in micro meter) requires barrage laser treatment?

@MacularSociety

9 ай бұрын

This isn't something we are able to determine, but we would recommend you chat to your ophthalmologist about this and they should be able to help explain. Thanks

I have injection,s in the eye. Its horried treatment the clamp and the needle hurt not fully numb well painfully ,hate it its for wet macular ,drops Evolve had cat out , but had short lens in it should of been distance not see for year. Did not have piggy back glasses helps now but need other eye done cat hope don't get ,,,,,, surprise again

Ia surgery always advisable. If you have a macular hole ? Thanks

@MacularSociety

3 ай бұрын

Hi, if a macular hole is left untreated then you will be at risk of your vision deteriorating. We would recommend you talk with your ophthalmologist if you have any queries regarding a macular hole and the next steps you should be taking.

My retinal specialist has not given me any treatment options for VMT until I get a macular hole, and then surgery. Is this normal?

@MacularSociety

10 ай бұрын

Hi Jules. If you're based in the UK, I'd recommend you give our Advice and Information service a call, we will be able to go through this with you in more detail and answer your questions. Our number is 0300 3030 111. Thanks

@terrierdelphine4682

7 ай бұрын

Hello Julie: how are you ? Any New information?

What are the chances of having a macular hole in both eyes

@MacularSociety

6 ай бұрын

Hi, unfortunately we wouldn't be able to tell you the chance of this, but if you speak with your ophthalmologist they should be able to advise. Thanks.

I have amd I’m both eyes. Also have a retina tear. I have been told that I need surgery. But I have arthritis in my spine. The post opp worries me because of the face down for 2/5 days . Help would be appreciated

@MacularSociety

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sue, if you are based in the UK please do call us on 0300 3030 111, we are here to help.