Epiretinal membrane

nh_user_985342 · March 8, 2019, 12:02pm

Hi, I'm having laser surgery on my right eye next Tuesday. Have been told I have Epiretinal membrane and I opted for laser first to see if it would help, although was told it probably wouldn't, I'm really worried that I may have to have surgery, has anyone else had this and had the surgery, what was it like and am I worrying for nothing...I had cataract surgery in both eyes in 2017

nh_user_36368 · March 8, 2019, 2:56pm

I too was told I have an epiretinal membrane, following a cataract operation. My Consultant told me I may want a vitrectomy at some point.

This page might help you

nh_user_36368 · March 8, 2019, 2:57pm

This is some more info about it

nh_user_36368 · March 8, 2019, 2:59pm

My second post is another link which I think is helpful, from the RNIB

Don’t worry Barbara, you could telephone the RNIB helpline, they are very helpful.

nh_user_985342 · March 8, 2019, 6:24pm

Thanks for your reply mrsmop. Will have a look at them x

nh_user_1390509 · August 4, 2021, 4:36pm

Hi Barbara,

Did the laser help with your condition? This is what the doctor also told my dad.