Well, I haven't had my MH surgery yet, so I don't know for sure. But two surgeons have told me to expect that it will take months for the macula to get better and vision to improve. How are you doing? Now that it's June?
I am 70 and in good health, Had macular hole surgery two months ago. Kept face down for 7 days as instructed. The hole filled and finally today the bubble and fragments are gone but can't see very plainly. Getting discouraged. What is the chance that my vision will improve significantly with time? If so how long. Ned
You need a good view to do the macular hole surgery. It sounds like the cataract is severe enough to limit the view during macular hole surgery. I would have the macular hole surgery after the cataract surgery. Also, cataract surgery is harder after a pars plana vitrectomy for macular hole surgery since the vitreous is removed and there is less support for the cataract during its removal.
Dr. O.