Posts by Elizabeth Stewart13

Hey everyone,
My vision's getting wonky in one eye—straight lines look all warped and distorted, though the other eye is doing just fine. My doctor's pushing for a vitrectomy. Honestly, I'm pretty freaked out... an eye is an eye, you know?
Anyone here actually gone through this? Any stories to share?
Thanks.

Hey, anyone here actually gone through a vitrectomy for a macular hole? Looking for some real talk on recovery times, what kind of complications I should watch out for, and if this thing actually sticks long-term...
Thanks

In Washington, D.C., over at Dr. Zoran Vatavuk's office.

I wouldn't say that,
they go right into the center of your vision, "scraping" the eye, pumping in oil or gas, whatever. There are endless possible complications and nobody tells you a damn thing—it's just "cut it out" and you're done.
But once the eye is gone, it's gone.

My wife (56) just got diagnosed with a macular tear, and they're pushing for surgery. I've been falling down internet rabbit holes reading about this, and honestly, the whole idea just creeps me out... it’s nerve-wracking. Has anyone here actually dealt with a vitrectomy? Like, personal experience or maybe a family member went through it?
She can still see "okay," for the most part... except straight lines look wavy or shifted in one eye. No other symptoms yet.
Thanks