What now : Had detached retina surgery... - Macular Society

Macular Society

5,258 members2,602 posts

What now

Carol500 profile image
4 Replies

Had detached retina surgery followed by cataract

Surgery several months later , now have macular oedema for 12 weeks and now it's getting worse , vision had deteriorated in the past week or so . My next hospital appointment is 1st august.

What should I do

Written by
Carol500 profile image
Carol500
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
4 Replies

If your vision is obviously deteriorating then go to your a&e dept asap they will have an on call eye Dr.

Don't wait for your hosp appt.

My clinic give me a number to ring and say to go to a&e outside their hours.

Hope it's not serious for you but please don't take any chances as damage cannot be reversed.

X

andy1955 profile image
andy1955Macular Society

Hi Carol,

I am so sorry to hear about your macular oedema.

I agree with 'Eyesright' - If your next hospital eye appointment is on 1st August, it is unlikely that you will get an earlier appointment.

If you are worried about your deteriorating sight, I suggest that you go to the hospital eye department A&E department. Just to make sure that there isn't something that needs urgent attention.

If you would like to discuss further, please call the Macular Society helpline on 0300 30 30 111 (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday).

Best wishes

Helpline

Macular Society

Carol500 profile image
Carol500 in reply toandy1955

Further to my last post , have had yag laser on subcapsular problem , but oedema has continued for at least six months and now have membrane over the oedema. Consultant said there is an op for this but can go wrong . He has now told me to reduce maxidex down to none and review late December. I am worried the problem could get worse .

in reply toCarol500

Hi Carol, I'm sure the Mac Soc can help you with info and support. their no is above or check out their website - they have an email contact, lots of info, and a buddy system to support you if it would help.

I'm sorry, I don't know about your condition and can only send a hug and best wishes x

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

cataract surgery and wet macular degeneration?

does anyone know if you can have cataract surgery whilst on injections for wet amd? I have just...
Eyecloud profile image

Drops to replace intravitreal injections

Hi All, I attended the RSM event about development of drops to replace injections but delayed...
rosyG profile image

cataract surgery & epiretinal membrane

I have to decide whether to have cataract surgery which might cause complications for the...
winecolour profile image

Update. What next?

Hi. Had my meeting with consultant following third injection for CNV two weeks ago. He said the...
2468G profile image

Cataract surgery

Has anyone had successful cataract surgery with high myopia along with BRVO? I'm due to have...
kateanne profile image

Moderation team

See all

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.