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Another surgery to remove scar tissue or learn to live with it.?
1.18.11
I have had RD due to an eye infection. 2 surgeries to include the buckle, oil and air. 9 months after 1st surgery and now I have aggressive scar tissue and the center of the retina has detached. 2 opposing opinions from 2 surgeons on whether to have the scar tissue removed at this point due to complications that can arise from another surgery at this point in time.
Any ideas?
Sue
I have had RD due to an eye infection. 2 surgeries to include the buckle, oil and air. 9 months after 1st surgery and now I have aggressive scar tissue and the center of the retina has detached. 2 opposing opinions from 2 surgeons on whether to have the scar tissue removed at this point due to complications that can arise from another surgery at this point in time.
Any ideas?
Sue
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Well, the aggressive scar tissue was removed during the 2nd surgery...and then grew back with a vengeance. My surgeon wants me to have another surgery to remove the scar tissue . My 2nd opinion doc cautioned against it...due to possible detachment again, blood clot, infection. So I am trying to decide. Also, my lens was destroyed during the infection. I am looking at a lens implant or just a regular contact. I have lost my peripheral vision, possibly due to the buckle. I am just trying to gather information.
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