Surviving Recovery from Macular Hole Surgery

The purpose of this five-part series of articles is to offer hints and tips to assist in “surviving” the difficult post-operative period following macular hole surgery. The information provided here is based on my own experience and research, and the advice of my doctors and former patients. You should always seek out and follow the advice and guidance of your own doctors.

Part One: Introduction to Surviving Recovery from Macular Hole Surgery

By Joy R. Efron, Ed.D. This is the first of a five-part series, Surviving Recovery from Macular Hole Surgery. This section briefly describes the author’s experience, plus introductory information about macular holes, macular hole surgery, and recovery. Introduction This article aims to offer hints and tips to assist in “surviving” the difficult post-operative period following […]

Part Two: Factors Contributing to a Successful Outcome After Macular Hole Surgery

This is the second of a five-part series, Surviving Recovery from Macular Hole Surgery. This section discusses several factors and general precautions the author found helpful in her recovery. These are things to think about pre-operatively. I am incredibly fortunate. I feel that my successful outcome is due to a highly skilled surgeon and my […]

Part Three: Suggestions for Maintaining Face-Down Positioning After Macular Hole Surgery

By Joy R. Efron, Ed.D. This is the third of a five-part series, Surviving Recovery from Macular Hole Surgery. This section provides in-depth suggestions for making the difficult face-down positioning period of recovery more comfortable – and “survivable.” My Suggestions for Face-Down Survival The following was helpful for me, and I hope that some of […]

Part Four: After Face-Down Positioning Is No Longer Required: What to Expect After Macular Hole Surgery

By Joy R. Efron, Ed.D. This is the fourth of a five-part series, Surviving Recovery from Macular Hole Surgery. This section covers the period after face-down positioning is complete and the longer-term recovery process begins. A “Jiggling” Feeling When face-down positioning is over, the remaining gas bubble jiggles and it may feel as if part […]

Suggested Resources for More Information on Macular Hole Surgery

Organizations American Academy of Ophthalmology: Facts About Macular Pucker National Eye Institute: Facts About Macular Hole General Equipment Bodywork Central (serves San Francisco Bay area) Face Down Solutions Kelly Comfort Solutions Massage Central McFee Medical Technologies MyLivingNeeds.com (serves Bellevue, WA area) OWL Leasing Vitrectomy.com Vitrectomy Solutions Helpful Products Biofreeze gel (also available through Vitrectomy.com) Sqush […]