@dianarobinson

You’ve really been through a lot, and I can understand your hesitation with another surgery. The good news is that macular hole repair has come a long way in the past few years — gentler tools and better visualization have made outcomes much more reliable.
When you see a retina specialist (not just a general ophthalmologist), you might ask a few key questions to gauge their approach. Here’s what you’d want to hear:
• “It’s a small-to-medium hole — success rate is around 90–95%.”
• “Yes, I do internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling with dye.”
• “We use fine 25- or 27-gauge instruments — it’s minimally invasive.”
• “You’ll need to stay face-down only 3–5 days with a short-acting gas bubble.”
• “We’ll monitor your eye pressure closely to protect the optic nerve.”
If you hear answers like that, you’re probably in very good hands. And if anything feels uncertain, it’s worth getting a second opinion before deciding.
Wishing you courage and the best possible outcome — you’ve already shown such strength.
Remember:
When choosing a retina specialist, go to a top hospital and look for surgeon who uses :
• 25–27-gauge vitrectomy instruments
• ILM peeling with dye
• Automated pressure control
• Close post-op follow-up
Macular hole surgery has really changed and results are much better today. Please look online for a better understanding of the new surgical techniques used today.
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