Is there and eye surgeon in Bangkok that is experienced and recommended to perform a Vitrectomy and to remove a epiretinal membrane?

Thanks

One of these at Rutnin Eye Hospital http://www.rutnin.com/eng/ophthalmologist.php

Dr. Roy Chumdermpadetsuk (US trained)

Dr. Sanpatna Rutnin (trained in Canada)

Or this one at Bumrungrad:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Pakitti-Tayanithi

(US trained and a professor at a leading medical school)

Is it typical to delay surgery for Epiretinal membrane removal until the eye sight in that eye deteriorates to a corrected vision of 20-60?

Is it typical to delay surgery for Epiretinal membrane removal until the eye sight in that eye deteriorates to a corrected vision of 20-60?

I have no direct knowledge of the precise stage of membrane development when surgery is definitively advised.

You may find the information leaflet (in the link) helpful.

http://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/uploads/24048.pdf

Is it typical to delay surgery for Epiretinal membrane removal until the eye sight in that eye deteriorates to a corrected vision of 20-60?

It was traditional, yes. But a 2004 study indicated benefit to doing it earlier, see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1280091/

Of course, most epiretinal membranes do not require surgery at all. Surgery is indicated only if/when symptoms start to affect quality of life. That is a somewhat subjective determination.

Is it typical to delay surgery for Epiretinal membrane removal until the eye sight in that eye deteriorates to a corrected vision of 20-60?

It was traditional, yes. But a 2004 study indicated benefit to doing it earlier, see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1280091/

Of course, most epiretinal membranes do not require surgery at all. Surgery is indicated only if/when symptoms start to affect quality of life. That is a somewhat subjective determination.

Thanks for that study. I've forwarded it to my companies medical group.

Is it typical to delay surgery for Epiretinal membrane removal until the eye sight in that eye deteriorates to a corrected vision of 20-60?

It was traditional, yes. But a 2004 study indicated benefit to doing it earlier, see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1280091/

Of course, most epiretinal membranes do not require surgery at all. Surgery is indicated only if/when symptoms start to affect quality of life. That is a somewhat subjective determination.

Dr. In Boston agreed with you Cheryl. No need to wait.

Thanks