Vitrectomy

[Mike45]

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

Thanks

[Sheryl]

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)

[Mike45]

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?

[sunnyjim5]

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

[Sheryl]

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.

[Mike45]

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.

[Mike45]

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