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macular hole recovery
Can anyone tell me how their recovery went? Was the surgery painful? Did you get your eyesight back? Are you able to drive after recovery? How difficult is the face-down recovery process? Will I need help in daily care during recovery?
Thanks so much for the comment. Yes, I have read everything on here about macular hole. I was wondering if there is an archive, or does it start with 5/02/06.
You asked about my vertigo. Well, I have it all the time, some. The good news is the Dr. gave me something that really helps and I went back to him to get something, just in case, for nausea, yesterday. I have tried the head down thing, and as long as I don't read (bummer) I can lie with my head down, forehead resting on pillow. It is going to be hard, but I WILL do it. My Dr. never suggested the oil, although I was aware of it. I have done extensive research on the subject and know about cataracts too. He did mention that surgery could be done at the same time to remove the lens, what do you think of that? I am wondering, why, if cataracts are inevitable, they don't do the surgey at the same time.
I am wondering about the equipment you rented. Wasn't there huge postage on it, exactly how does that work (shipping, etc.)? I doubt I could use the chair, but the pillow thing looks like that would be nice.
You asked about my vertigo. Well, I have it all the time, some. The good news is the Dr. gave me something that really helps and I went back to him to get something, just in case, for nausea, yesterday. I have tried the head down thing, and as long as I don't read (bummer) I can lie with my head down, forehead resting on pillow. It is going to be hard, but I WILL do it. My Dr. never suggested the oil, although I was aware of it. I have done extensive research on the subject and know about cataracts too. He did mention that surgery could be done at the same time to remove the lens, what do you think of that? I am wondering, why, if cataracts are inevitable, they don't do the surgey at the same time.
I am wondering about the equipment you rented. Wasn't there huge postage on it, exactly how does that work (shipping, etc.)? I doubt I could use the chair, but the pillow thing looks like that would be nice.
Good news from you. You're doing great.
My gas did not reabsorb until 2 months after surgery. Just give it time.
It's been 3 months since my surgery and I still have 20:60 from 20:100. I think it will get better. I am seeing the retinal specialist again a month after the last appointment. He will give me a thorough exam for correction this time. I really need an updated prescription in my glasses. I wear contacts tho and that's more important.
I don't have any signs of a cataract yet either which is great. I guess I don't want to invest too much in corrective lenses until I have to have the cataract surgery. Who knows when that will be tho? I will ask my doctor what's best.
Hang in there.
Cealcats
My gas did not reabsorb until 2 months after surgery. Just give it time.
It's been 3 months since my surgery and I still have 20:60 from 20:100. I think it will get better. I am seeing the retinal specialist again a month after the last appointment. He will give me a thorough exam for correction this time. I really need an updated prescription in my glasses. I wear contacts tho and that's more important.
I don't have any signs of a cataract yet either which is great. I guess I don't want to invest too much in corrective lenses until I have to have the cataract surgery. Who knows when that will be tho? I will ask my doctor what's best.
Hang in there.
Cealcats
Hi,
You've probably read some of my comments on this site already. I am very pleased with the progress after my Vitrectomy to repair my Stage II macular hole. It has been 3 months since surgery and my sight has improved from 20:100 to 20:60. It will probably get better. The Dr. thinks it should get to 20:40 with correction.
My question for you is, how frequently does the Vertigo affect you? My husband has been diagnosed with vertigo also, but he has only had 2 episodes in 5 years. They are pretty bad when they occur. He feels very dizzy and nauseated.
If you have the gas injected to seal the macular hole, you will need to do the head down position for 1 week. If you feel you cannot tolerate that, you could op for the silicone oil vitrectomy. It does not require head down. But, you would need to have a second surgery to remove the oil. Also, you'd need the cataract surgery sooner. Maybe they would do the cataract surgery when they removed the oil? I would talk to your retinal specialist and of course your regular doctor about the vertigo.
Let me know what surgery you plan on having. Good luck. If you have any other questions just post a comment.
Cealcats
You've probably read some of my comments on this site already. I am very pleased with the progress after my Vitrectomy to repair my Stage II macular hole. It has been 3 months since surgery and my sight has improved from 20:100 to 20:60. It will probably get better. The Dr. thinks it should get to 20:40 with correction.
My question for you is, how frequently does the Vertigo affect you? My husband has been diagnosed with vertigo also, but he has only had 2 episodes in 5 years. They are pretty bad when they occur. He feels very dizzy and nauseated.
If you have the gas injected to seal the macular hole, you will need to do the head down position for 1 week. If you feel you cannot tolerate that, you could op for the silicone oil vitrectomy. It does not require head down. But, you would need to have a second surgery to remove the oil. Also, you'd need the cataract surgery sooner. Maybe they would do the cataract surgery when they removed the oil? I would talk to your retinal specialist and of course your regular doctor about the vertigo.
Let me know what surgery you plan on having. Good luck. If you have any other questions just post a comment.
Cealcats
I have been diagnosed with a macular hole. The Dr. waited two months because it was small, and he thought it might heal. I am scheduled for surgery Sept. 19. I have vertigo, so the head down thing is worrying me. Also, I was told you could have catarac surgery at the same time. My vision is 20/200 right now in the bad eye. Your comments are all encouraging. Any advice??
thought I would update on my macular
hole surgery (performed july 12th 06
had my three week post op last wed.
doctor had good news hole is sealed!
and vision is now 20/6o which is quite
an improvement from legally blind!
gas bubble still there hopefully will
be fully gone in a couple weeks?
hope to be driving soon?
no sign of cataract yet go back in oct.
for another check hope to read even
more lines on chart!
in my opinion the operation was a breeze
and of course the head down time quite
an ordeal (but used no equipment)
just determination ! now I can say it
all was well worth it!
thanks for all your responses and
advice and information! god bless you
all!
hole surgery (performed july 12th 06
had my three week post op last wed.
doctor had good news hole is sealed!
and vision is now 20/6o which is quite
an improvement from legally blind!
gas bubble still there hopefully will
be fully gone in a couple weeks?
hope to be driving soon?
no sign of cataract yet go back in oct.
for another check hope to read even
more lines on chart!
in my opinion the operation was a breeze
and of course the head down time quite
an ordeal (but used no equipment)
just determination ! now I can say it
all was well worth it!
thanks for all your responses and
advice and information! god bless you
all!
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