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Is ERM (Epi Retinal Membrane) peel post-op confirmation possible?
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I have an ERM that I will probably be having surgery on in September or October. If I were you I would be seeking an opinion from a surgeon or group at a large academic medical center, or definitely someplace with a great deal of experience with these procedures. It is apparent there is a complication or problem of some type with your eye. You also know you DID have surgery on that eye, and you need someone who recognizes this and knows how to proceed safely and successfully going forward
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@mikena the issue is quite complicated because it appears to be more than just medicine.
Because I recently had surgery in that eye, other surgeons are reluctant to take me on to further the treatment, they said since I am still in the post operative state of that procedure I must go back to my original surgeon.
Regarding why I had a membrane peel surgery but the membrane is still there - according to the two specialists I saw, they feel as though I must have had a misunderstanding of what procedure I had, or may be my surgeon didn't proceed with the plan due to something he saw, and I need to go back to get clarity from my surgeon. Yet my surgeon said my membrane was peeled and there was no complication.
I got a copy of my surgery notes, and there are very detailed descriptions in there but no mention of peeling anything.
So the issue is yes, I probably need a fresh start with another surgeon and proceed from there, but then again, the fresh start must start from somewhere, and if someone is able and willing to take me on, he will need to see my doctor's notes and everything that has happened up till this point, but what is being disputed is did my membrane get peeled? According to two specialists the scans say NO, according to my surgeon yes it happened without complications. I have to find the answer and I am not sure where to get it. This is the reason for the post. Is it possible some research expert can review my scans - I have scans 3 weeks before surgery and 1 week post op and tell me definitively where I stand.