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Originally Posted by 919 rtp
I know someone who had a macular hole. The doctor who did the surgery is no longer in the area, so no recommendations from me but wishing you the best recovery.
The surgery (from around 10 years ago) involved putting a bubble of some kind (something inert if I remember) in the eye and then you had to be face down for about a week keep the bubble in place.
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I think the surgery you are describing is for a
detached retina , not a macular hole. (and these days, more detachments are treated with laser instead of the older, but still sometimes necessary, buckle technique). DH has had both types of repairs.
Ironically, DH was diagnosed with macular
tear just last month. I DO NOT know the difference between tears and holes. Having had a life threatening illness, I've become compulsive and pretty good at learning about physicians and various treatments. FWIW, here's what I learned when DH has had vision problems:
[list=1][*]The Opthamology Department at Duke is widely regarded as one of the top ten in the country, often in the top five. (UNC gets that for other specialities. We are damn lucky to have both.)
[*]Ophthalmologists specialize (big surprise). If you need surgery, get a second opinion from an ophthalmic surgeon. Even then, a retinal surgeon is somewhat different than a cataract surgeon. If surgery is just one of the options or you just want a general second opinion, see a
retinal ophthalmologist. Personally, I wouldn't go to see a general ophthalmologist when anything having to do with the retina is concerned.
Duke was terrific. His optometrist tentatively diagnosed a problem, but was a bit wrong in his diagnosis (it was considerably
less serious than he made it out to be). We Made an appointment AT THE MAIN HOSPITAL IN DURHAM with the first Duke retinal ophthalmologist who had an opening. Three hours and multiple scans, procedures and exams (including PA's, fellows/residents and technicians).
All in one visit - no return later appointments required (I LOVE that). The doctor explained what he found, answered all our questions (and I'm a PITA) and never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed.
Here's the guy we saw, but I wouldn't hesitate to just accept the next available appointment with ANY of the retinal opthalmologists.
https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doct...ham-s-mettu-md
Good luck and I hope all this helps. I know it's scary,
especially when it involves your vision.
ETA: Postel (note spelling). Both of the physicians you mentioned are retinal specialists with IMHO impressive educational and research backgrounds.