Thank you to all the doctors and participants of this site

[xltjim]

So, I have never posted here before.  But since I had vitrectomy for RD about 3 months ago, I think I have read and re-read every post.  I had the gas bubble and had to position on right side for three weeks.  This really upsets your life to say the least.  I have learned a lot, and gotten scared by a few of the posts I read.  I hope those that posted as such are doing better.  This site has made me more knowledgeable when discussing concerns with my surgeon.  I think he is surprised when am able to ask questions in his "lingo".  I seem to be healing pretty well, but feel apprehensive of the future (Dr. says this is common).  Still get red and irritated eye - have good days and bad days with this.  Am only using Genteal gel during day and the ointment (genteal) for night.  Humidifier in bedroom seems to help with the dryness.   Full field of vision (macula on).  Getting my good eye examined in the near future to get a baseline.  I may post from time to time and perhaps my experience can help others.  Its good to talk this out with folks.  I have much to be thankful for - including all of you.  

[sajsan]

I concur, thank you to all on this forum.  I have turned to it from time to time.  RD and associated issues present a high level of stress and anxiety which most medical professions tend to overlook.
My thanks to the doctors here who take the time to read and reply.

[JohnHaganMD]

You are welcome.  I was contacted by an internet service that charges for physician consultations via internet.  Told me I was giving away tens of thousands of dollars of free advice and that could be turned into real money on their website. I told them that free and easy access worldwide is what Medhelp.org was set up and why we started the Eye MD ophthalmologist lead expert form in 2007.

[MrPresley]

I remember well when I developed sudden onset symptoms of macular pucker in 2015 I first went to my regular optometrist, who also happened to have an OCT scanner available in his office for those who so chose to get evaluated.  I so chose, and when he reviewed the scans he gave me an immediate referral to the retinal specialist he said he would use himself if he needed to.  That was the start of a rather long day, during which I was introduced for the first time to the terms "macular pucker" and "vitrectomy".  A subsequent internet search led me here, and the rest is history.  I agree with you completely about this being an extremely valuable and worthwhile resource, both from the varied experiences of patients themselves and of course from the expertise offered by Dr. Hagan himself.

[JohnHaganMD]

Well said and thanks Mr. Presley

[JohnHaganMD]

Thanks for sharing your experience and taking the time to thank those that post to help others. Remember one of biggest risks of RD is having a RD in the other eye. Read the posts about regular eye exams, avoiding contact sports, wearing proper eye protection, avoiding violent amusement park rides and the importance of living a healthy life style.