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How do you find the 'best' retinal specialist?
I very much appreciate the responses I received to my previous post about my macular pucker. However, this feedback raises the question of how to find the "best of the best" retinal specialist, especially when referrals from one's physician(s) are unsatisfactory. (There should be adult education classes on this topic.) How reliable are the lists of "best" doctors by Castle Connolly and Consumer Guide? Is a doctor's membership in professional groups (e.g., the Vitreous Society) important? If I saw a specialist at a teaching hospital, would residents participate in my treatment? (I live in large midwestern city and have good health insurance, but I'm an "outsider" to the medical community here.) All feedback will be welcome!
Found this list ranking top eye departments in US News magazine:
1. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami 76.8
2 Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore 74.4
3 Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia 63.1
4 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston 41.3
5 Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles 34.7
6 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 21.9
7 Doheny Eye Institute, USC University Hospital, Los Angeles 17.6
8 Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. 14.3
9 New York-Presbyterian Univ. Hosp. of Columbia and Cornell 7.7
10 University of California, San Francisco Medical Center 7.6
11 Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis 7.2
12 New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York 7.1
13 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 6.5
14 Cullen Eye Institute, Methodist Hospital,
15 Cleveland Clinic 5.715 Cleveland Clinic 5.7
16 University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 5.6
17 Emory University Hospital, Atlanta 3.4
18 Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York
Not sure if any close to yours...
HTH
1. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami 76.8
2 Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore 74.4
3 Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia 63.1
4 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston 41.3
5 Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles 34.7
6 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 21.9
7 Doheny Eye Institute, USC University Hospital, Los Angeles 17.6
8 Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. 14.3
9 New York-Presbyterian Univ. Hosp. of Columbia and Cornell 7.7
10 University of California, San Francisco Medical Center 7.6
11 Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis 7.2
12 New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York 7.1
13 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 6.5
14 Cullen Eye Institute, Methodist Hospital,
15 Cleveland Clinic 5.715 Cleveland Clinic 5.7
16 University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 5.6
17 Emory University Hospital, Atlanta 3.4
18 Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York
Not sure if any close to yours...
HTH
Sorry to overwork you, but any suggestions for Houston, TX?
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Jacksonville --ask Dr Nicolitz and Lou Catania, OD in his office who to go to in JXV.
How about the Jacksonville, FL area?
Been logged on to Medscape most of the day. Seems like there is still nothing out there to halt progression anywhere. Slow it down with Ocuvite or similiar supplements. That's about it.
Been logged on to Medscape most of the day. Seems like there is still nothing out there to halt progression anywhere. Slow it down with Ocuvite or similiar supplements. That's about it.
If you are pleased with Dr Lyon, ask her for a recommendation. She will know who to go to.
Are you looking for someone in the city, NYC?
If so, call NY Eye and Ear Infirmary, or Greg Pamel, MD for a recommendation.
If so, call NY Eye and Ear Infirmary, or Greg Pamel, MD for a recommendation.
My husband has had emergency surgery to repair a tearing and detaching retina on each eye, each five years apart. He has been seeing Dr. Alice Lyon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. All surgeries have been sucessful and she and her team have been really wonderful with him. Now we're considering a move for a new job and quieter way of life with our kids in St. Joseph, Michigan. Thing is I'm really concerned about leaving Chicago, Northwestern and Dr. Lyon. Does anyone have any recommendations for St. Joe or the Southwest Michigan area?
My husband is having surgery Tuesday and Vitrectomy equipment was suggested for his week of "face down" positioning. I've found nothing in San Diego. Does anyone have tales of comfort during the seven days following surgery? Your pearls of wisdom and experiences are most appreciated.
In SC call Kerry Soloman in Charleston, SC and H Rick Milne in Columbia, SC and ask them. In GA, call ANdrew FEinberg in Atlanta and ask him and in NC call Mike Woodcock in Fayetteville and Jonathan Christenbury in Charlotte for recommendations.
I am in New York and am looking for a top specialist for macular degeneration. Would anyone be able to give me some suggestions on finding one. Any recommendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
In Oct 2005 I had surgery to close a macular hole in my left eye. Although the hole was large my surgeon predicted a 90% chance of success. He stressed that success or failure would also depend upon the gas bubble that would be put in my eye staying there for at least a month as well as my ability to remain face down for six days.
Although the gas bubble was in my eye for two months,and I was diligent in remaining face down for over six days,the surgery was unsuccessful. The central vision in my left eye is slightly worse than it was before surgery. My doctor feels we should try again,but thinks his chance of success would be less than it was originally.
My doctor referred me to a retina specialist associated with Emory. This doctor also thinks I should repeat the surgery. He thinks silicon instead of a gas bubble should be used. He says there is about an 80% chance of a successful closure. He also says vision restoration is not usually as good when silicon is used. Both doctors think my vision in the left eye is probably stable,and if we could be certain that my right eye would be okay,we'd leave the left eye as is.
The doctor at Emory checked my right eye. It appears healthy,however, the fluid has not moved away from the macular yet.The doctor was concerned to see a shimmery effect near the macular that indicates some traction. Needless to say,I'm very frightened and don't know what to do. Perhaps I'm chasing rainbows since I've already talked with someone at Emory,but I'd like to know who are considered the best retina specialist in South Carolina,North Carolina and Georgia.
Although the gas bubble was in my eye for two months,and I was diligent in remaining face down for over six days,the surgery was unsuccessful. The central vision in my left eye is slightly worse than it was before surgery. My doctor feels we should try again,but thinks his chance of success would be less than it was originally.
My doctor referred me to a retina specialist associated with Emory. This doctor also thinks I should repeat the surgery. He thinks silicon instead of a gas bubble should be used. He says there is about an 80% chance of a successful closure. He also says vision restoration is not usually as good when silicon is used. Both doctors think my vision in the left eye is probably stable,and if we could be certain that my right eye would be okay,we'd leave the left eye as is.
The doctor at Emory checked my right eye. It appears healthy,however, the fluid has not moved away from the macular yet.The doctor was concerned to see a shimmery effect near the macular that indicates some traction. Needless to say,I'm very frightened and don't know what to do. Perhaps I'm chasing rainbows since I've already talked with someone at Emory,but I'd like to know who are considered the best retina specialist in South Carolina,North Carolina and Georgia.
Call Randy Olson, MD at the University and follow his recommendation
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