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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Is patient age a factor in success rate?
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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Is patient age a factor in success rate?
by kpacyna, Feb 06, 2009 12:53PM
Macular Hole. I'm (only) 46 years old and was just diagnosed with a macular hole. Is my relatively young age for this problem any indication of success with regard to 1) the successful closing of the hole and 2) a return of my central vision. (The hole is stage I at this point, and I would say less than 6 months old.) And, why would I be "guaranteed" to develop a cataract? (Earlier responses to questions in the forum seemed to suggest this.) Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Feb 07, 2009 08:15PM
, Feb 07, 2009 08:15PMTo: kpacyna
Dear kpacyna,
Macular hole surgery is recommended for macular holes with stage 2 and greater. The success of surgery is partially related to the positioning of the patient. Cataracts form due to the vitrectomy and bubble against the lens; however, these are easily removed.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Macular hole surgery is recommended for macular holes with stage 2 and greater. The success of surgery is partially related to the positioning of the patient. Cataracts form due to the vitrectomy and bubble against the lens; however, these are easily removed.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
