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by ManaMegami, Apr 11, 2008 08:24PM

I just realized my scar on my retina is not Macula Pucker, but a choriretinal scar. I talked to my Retina specialist and he told me that maybe a RPE transplant can help. Has there been any sucessful RPE transplants as of today?I'm really worried because my centered vision is blurry on my eye and recently it's gotten a bit bigger. Thanks in advance.

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Apr 12, 2008 10:33PM

My understanding is that RPE transplants are new and experimental. Your surgeon is in the best position to make specific recommendations. If you don't feel comfortable then get a second opinion.
JCH III MD

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