On April 8 Epiretinal Surgery was performed on my left eye. During a Vitrectomy fluid in the eye was removed and then replaced. During the surgery the membrane which was forming on the Retina was taken off. A person is awake during the surgery with a certain amount of medication to prevent movement and pain. A patch is worn for the first day. Recovery involves using medicinal drops to prevent infection and enhance eye healing.This may continue for a month or more. Gradually normal vision will likely return.
The membrane causes a wrinkling or pinching of the retinal surface which distorts vision and may lead to macular degeneration if neglected.This surgical procedure, invented in 1969, makes intervention possible and enables continuing sight.
The membrane causes a wrinkling or pinching of the retinal surface which distorts vision and may lead to macular degeneration if neglected.This surgical procedure, invented in 1969, makes intervention possible and enables continuing sight.
