DCR surgery for Eyes with lots of complications

[agupta234]

Folks, I just went through the DCR surgery twice. First time, I developed acute infection on left side. It developed serious scar tissues as I was told. I went through another DCR surgery again in two months. The left improved a bit but  still tearing. I have been told to go to ENT doctor who says it is mucous. He cleans in and says come back in 3 weeks.

My fear is that it has been a month and I have not been getting better. The scare tissue and the infection that happened first time could even get worse and doctor do not seem much concerned.

What can I do here. Simply waiting and working with one eye is not an option for me.  I need to get the second opinion.  I am in San Francisco Bay area.  I can drive/travel anywhere for the right doctor in Bayarea/California/US.

Can someone suggest me a doctor who can really help.

Looks like surgery was a mistake. I was not as bad and I was told it is just a procedure and do not worry about it and it turned out to be the complete opposite.

Can anyone help. I feel I might get into a bit of depression with the feeling that I have to wipe my eyes now for the rest of my life.


Thanks, My tel# to connect is (650) 814 - 5689

-A

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Good luck

[agupta234]

Thanks John. Do appreciate the reply.  BTW, the surgery was done at Stanford :)  I guess, I might try the UCSF. Any names or referrals at UCSF who might be familiar with the surgery or I guess simply go to Ophthalmology at UCSF.

Thanks again. I read your other posts. Extremely useful.

Happy Holidays.

-Ajay

[JodieJ]

I agree with your decision to get another opinion.  If I could't get a recommendation from another ophthalmologist, I'd rely on Castle-Connolly's listings.  Their doctors have all been nominated by other docs as someone they'd see themselves, and they are all board-certified.  (Google the website.)  They list only one oculo-plastic surgeon in the San Francisco area:  Dr. Rona Silkiss, who has several offices.  Her main number is 510-763-0881.  (See her website.)  You could probably get a sooner appointment if another doctor made the referral for you.  Good luck.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You can try the ophthalmology departments at Stanford or USC both of which are great or go to www.aao.org and look for oculoplastic surgeons near you.

jch md