My eye doctor says I have this condition in my left eye
and it requires surgery to correct. I'm uncomfortable
getting this eye procedure and like to get some
feedback on the risk involved. To read I must close
my bad eye or I get dizzy.
Thanks folks.
Jack

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epiretinal membrane

A fancy term for scar tissue. Are you a diabetic?

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Originally posted by parabellum:

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epiretinal membrane

A fancy term for scar tissue. Are you a diabetic?

Yes, as it was explained, there is a bubble membrane over the retina that needs to
be peeled back to remove the magnified image of the bad eye.

You'll be fine. Routine stuff for a retinal specialist.

Are you seeing a retinal specialist?

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
Are you seeing a retinal specialist?

go here: close to you

http://bascompalmer.org/

I'll try to more clearly explain: I see a larger image with my left eye
with some astigmatism. Right eye is normal. I have great difficulty
viewing anything with both eyes open.

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Originally posted by Jack830:
I have great difficulty
viewing anything with both eyes open.

Jack, have you considered part-time work as a pirate?

Seriously though, what surgeons can do in correcting eye damage/disease is amazing. Search around for a reputable retinal specialist and go for it. I think you'll be happy with the improvement.

Macropsia.
I have the opposite in one eye.
Unaware of a fix, but, not an eye Doc

quote:

Originally posted by Jack830:
My eye doctor says I have this condition in my left eye
and it requires surgery to correct. I'm uncomfortable
getting this eye procedure and like to get some
feedback on the risk involved. To read I must close
my bad eye or I get dizzy.
Thanks folks.
Jack

Is it an epiretinal membrane or vitreo-macular traction? The latter is easier to fix, but both are eminently treatable by a competent retinal surgeon. Given the intensity of your symptoms you should opt for a membrane peel (or loosen the vitreous traction if that is the issue).

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:

quote:

Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
Are you seeing a retinal specialist?

go here: close to you

http://bascompalmer.org/

I would take ZSMichaels advise!

I want to thank everyone for their suggestions and support.
I now feel better about having this surgery and have scheduled it
for early next month. Thanks again to each of you,
Regards, Jack Major

Ask about the recovery. On retina detach it is face down for week(s). You may want to prep

You only need surgery if it is impacting your vision to where you cannot tolerate it. If you're not significantly adversely impacted, you don't have to have surgery. One of the indications I use prior to sending something out for surgery is if words or straight lines look wiggly or squiggly.

So… Is your vision negatively impact to where it is bothering you? If not, I would avoid surgery.

However, as Parabellum mentioned, it is fairly routine for a retinal specialist. Procedure is called a membrane peel. Think of trying to peel two wet, soggy pieces of tissue paper apart without tearing one of the other.