Macular hole

[LLWB]

At a complete neurological exam I had last Tues, for possible ms, which I don't have, the neurologist found a macular hole in my left eye. He advised me to see my opthomologist. Is this something that I need to do right away? My regular eye exam isn't due until August. I was wondering if this can wait until then. I still have to have MRI's and follow-up appointment for spinal cord issues. Sometimes it feels like all I do is see doctors! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[AnnaE]

Hi,

Sorry about your eye. Please see a retinologist on Monday. If you experience any striking symptoms between now and Monday, call one or go to an emergency room.
Look at www.aao.org. for a retinologist or a vitreo-retinal specialist. If you know an ophthalmologist whom you trust and admire, that would be a fine place to start on Monday. When you call, tell them you have a macular hole.

Don't go to an optometrist.

Also sorry you have other medical things to take care of.

I hope your eye is taken care of soon, and that you feel better.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Yes its something that needs to be checked very very soon. Use the search feature, archives and health topics to look up the many discussions we've had on the seriousness, causes, treatments of macular holes.

JCH III MD