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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
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mrsmop barbara2311
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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.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/condition/epiretinal-membrane
This page might help you
mrsmop barbara2311
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https://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health/eye-conditions/epiretinal-membrane
This is some more info about it
mrsmop barbara2311
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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.
barbara2311 mrsmop
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Thanks for your reply mrsmop. Will have a look at them x
gloria42559 barbara2311
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Hi Barbara,
Did the laser help with your condition? This is what the doctor also told my dad.