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Macula Hole Surgery

Hi, I am 51 years old and recovering from macula hole and combined cateract surgery.

My retinal surgeon did both operations together to spare me having cateract surgery further down the line. He also inserted more gas than is usual to avoid my having to do the posturing because I have an ileostomy which would make lying face down and managing the ostomy very difficult.

The operation was just under 3 weeks ago and I am only just now beginning to see something above the gas bubble. I am concerned because I am seeing a lot of floaters and wondered if this is normal and if so will they will disappear spontaniously in time?

My next follow-up appointment isn't until the 24th of August so I would really appreciate some reassurance/advice please.

Many thanks

Shell
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233488 tn?1310693103
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It's not a good idea to patch or cover an eye for a long time. It can slip out of alignment. Consider wearing the shield or cover when you must (driving, reading, etc) and leaving it off when you don't have to have clear vision for safety or function.

JCH III MD   Eye Physician & Surgeon
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Just another question?

I rang my eye surgeon as suggested and spoke to one of his nurses who told me to stop obsessing about my eye and that the floaters will disappear on their own if I don't think about them. It's like looking through a black snow storm so not sure what to think about her advice? Anyway....

The other thing she said was that I shouldn't wear my eye shield and to try to get used to seeing without it. This I am finding very difficult as I am getting 3 images in total. 1) the good image from my left eye. 2) the bottom view image through the gas bubble which is like looking through water and 3) the black snowstorm above the bubble which also has a streaming effect when I look at anything bright like the television or a lamp etc.

Now I am finding that I can't function if I try to go without the shield as I am seeing a very blurred triple vision of the world. Should I percevere without the eye shield or can I continue to wear it until the bubble has dispersed?

Many thanks

Shell
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233488 tn?1310693103
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
In the post-operative period the best "reassurance" comes from the eye surgeon that did the surgery and know your individual case. You should not hesitate to call the eye surgeon's office and relay your symptoms. Any medical office is use to, and will answer usually over the phone questions and concerns from their patients. Call the surgeon's office today.

JCH III MD
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