Had a right eye vitrectomy with dr wong last Friday 2/9 and I gotta say what an amazing surgeon he is! I’m only 4 days out and my vision is great! I was so afraid but they took great care of me. Cannot be happier and say enough about dr wong and his staff! Thank you dr wong for what you do!
Dr. Wong, because the vitreous is usually firmly attached and sticky in young people, do you have to use a different technique to induce the PVD? If so, what do you do differently?
Randy, Have you kept up with this patient and know how he is currently doing? Also with young ppl especially who don't want cataracts... how do you avoid that?
Randy, After hearing Nate describe how every single doctor he consulted with strongly advised against a vitrectomy, in addition to his entire family strongly advising against it, does that play any part in treating him? As someone who has considered this procedure, this unequivocal recommendation not to have this procedure done gives me great pause.
What exactly are you asking? If you have great pause about the operation, then don't move forward. Very easy decision for you. Thanks for following! Randy
My interaction with my retina specialist regarding getting a vitrectomy for floaters (his negative attitude, it's mostly just in my head!) has fundamentally changed my trust in doctors. In my experience, when a doctor can't personally see the root cause of a complaint or doesn't know what to do about it, they say it's a psychological issue with the patient. This is incredibly insulting and reveals the insecurity and arrogance of the doctor. Enough of my rant...
Randy, here's my big concern. If you put more emphasis on documenting patient outcomes, both short and long term I would be able to make a decision of whether to do this operation or not. That the patient reports back at intervals post surgery should be part of the agreement. There are many ways you could facilitate this, either through a web site or email system, or even just follow up calls. Your figures of (estimated) 1-2% retinal detachment seem to be uniquely low as compared to papers I have read. In a fee for service environment I'd be an idiot not to be suspicious. I'm not suggesting you are disingenuous necessarily, but some doctors are, so how can I tell you apart if you won't stand by hard numbers ??
I appreciate your input and suggestions. Implementing them is not as easy as you suggest. You have every right to express your suspicions. This is the best we can do at this time. All the best to you. Randy
Had a right eye vitrectomy with dr wong last Friday 2/9 and I gotta say what an amazing surgeon he is! I’m only 4 days out and my vision is great! I was so afraid but they took great care of me. Cannot be happier and say enough about dr wong and his staff! Thank you dr wong for what you do!
Glad you are doing well. Thanks for taking your time to write and comment to share with others! Randy
What was is your age
UMANG THAKUR I’m 32 years old
Dr. Wong, because the vitreous is usually firmly attached and sticky in young people, do you have to use a different technique to induce the PVD? If so, what do you do differently?
Not much difference....just careful and deliverate! r
Wish I had made it for this! How will I know when the next live seminar will be? Can I sign up somewhere? :)
Rachel H November 28th is next one ask Chrissy for link
Thanks! Here's the link (November only).
my.demio.com/ref/8JZm4e4BOSeg7H8I
Randy,
Have you kept up with this patient and know how he is currently doing?
Also with young ppl especially who don't want cataracts... how do you avoid that?
He's doing quite well. Thank you.
Is the Vitesse instrument something you would consider or have heard of?
Also did Nate go to you for all follow up care?
Vitesse very new. Not much data. HIPAA regulations do not allow me to discuss patient information.
Randy
Does Dr. Wong himself have eye floaters ?
Can an FOV help stop vision from being shaky/ glittchy as I believe it's from the vitreous pulling on retina or macula...?
It's very difficult to answer specifically without examining you. Randy
Randy,
After hearing Nate describe how every single doctor he consulted with strongly advised against a vitrectomy, in addition to his entire family strongly advising against it, does that play any part in treating him? As someone who has considered this procedure, this unequivocal recommendation not to have this procedure done gives me great pause.
Your opinions are respected. Thanks for following. Randy
Randall Wong you didn't answer my question...do those recommendations against the procedure play any part in treating/not treating him?
What exactly are you asking? If you have great pause about the operation, then don't move forward. Very easy decision for you. Thanks for following! Randy
dinosaurworld will you be doing this soon?
How much this operation cost without insurance?
I have floaters in both my eyes.
Please contact Chrissy for logistics: rwongcm13@gmail.com
Do we have to stay out of contacts for a set time before the surgery?
No. Not at all. r
My interaction with my retina specialist regarding getting a vitrectomy for floaters (his negative attitude, it's mostly just in my head!) has fundamentally changed my trust in doctors. In my experience, when a doctor can't personally see the root cause of a complaint or doesn't know what to do about it, they say it's a psychological issue with the patient. This is incredibly insulting and reveals the insecurity and arrogance of the doctor. Enough of my rant...
Randy, here's my big concern. If you put more emphasis on documenting patient outcomes, both short and long term I would be able to make a decision of whether to do this operation or not. That the patient reports back at intervals post surgery should be part of the agreement. There are many ways you could facilitate this, either through a web site or email system, or even just follow up calls. Your figures of (estimated) 1-2% retinal detachment seem to be uniquely low as compared to papers I have read. In a fee for service environment I'd be an idiot not to be suspicious. I'm not suggesting you are disingenuous necessarily, but some doctors are, so how can I tell you apart if you won't stand by hard numbers ??
I appreciate your input and suggestions. Implementing them is not as easy as you suggest. You have every right to express your suspicions. This is the best we can do at this time. All the best to you. Randy
On AVERAGE when could we get back in contacts ?
On average, several weeks. Not very long. r
Randall Wong is there a reason we wait that long as I would need to be in contact to function properly.
I want the outside tissue a chance to heal. Take care. Randy