Myopic Macular Degeneration and Cataract

[NT55]

Hi,
I was diagnosed many years back with myopic macular degeneration which was worse in the right eye, leading to a macular hole there.
Since then the annual checks at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London show the retina fairly stable.
However, recently I was told I had developed cataract as well and at the last consultation cataract surgery was suggested.

1. I am unsure as to whether my myopic/macular conditions render me in any way to undue risks if I opt for a cataract operation
2. Is there any notion of cataract specialists for high myopes or would a good ordinary cataract surgeon suffice?
3. Is there anything I can do for my macular degeneration and hole?

Many thanks

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS]

There is an ongoling discussion that is up to about 70 comments on myopic macular degeneration. You can look over the postings for the last couple of days and find it, also use the search and archives. The topic is covered in detail

JCH MD