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I've been diagnosed with a hole in my retina and want to see a retinal specialist for a second opinion about surgery. Any recommendations?

No but I'm sorry, and i would get many opinions

Years ago I saw a retina specialist at a practice in Wayne. I was very impressed with the guy. Unfortunately I cannot recall his name, but here is the website: http://www.njretina.com/location/wayne/

My husband has used and was impressed with

CHRISTOPHER SEERY, MD
OPTOMETRIST
RETINA ASSOCIATES OF NJ
2952 Vauxhall Rd
Vauxhall, NJ 07088

Seery was recommended by MOLer and his opthamologist.

CHRISTOPHER SEERY, MD
OPTOMETRIST

Just in case the OP wonders, because the terms are easily confused and it's an important distinction in this case, according to the Web site Dr. Seery is an ophthalmologist. (Double-checked only because the name was helpfully passed along to me at one time, maybe by krnl, and though I haven't needed a retinal specialist, I made a mental note.)

Wow, I didn't notice that when I cut and pasted the information from the web. Yes, he is an ophthalmologist.

I highly recommend Louis S. Angioletti of Angioletti Associates, retina specialists in NY. It's a family practice.
7 Gramercy Park
New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-8510

I had a sudden tear in my retina--saw Eric Gurwin at Summit Medical the next day, who repaired it immediately, on site.

My regular optometrist was impressed with his work when I saw her a while later.

I'd go somewhere where they see a lot of what you've got. A bigger practice might even have sub-specialists. Ask about that. Check out the credentials of the guys at that Wayne practice. BTW, did your regular ophthalmologist recommend someone?

I have friend who uses Dr. Seery and has been pleased.

Friend uses another doctor at the same practice. Building is right opposite entrance to Millburn Mall in Union.

RETINA ASSOCIATES OF NJ
2952 Vauxhall Rd
Vauxhall, NJ 07088

Dr Uri Shabto at New York Eye & Ear, who is a retinologist. I was referred to him by my ophthalmologist in NYC to rule out retinal involvement when I was having some eye issues.

Thanks everyone. I go back to my ophthalmologist on Monday for a picture of the retina that will determine the exact location and size of the hole. After a lot of googling, I'm guessing he's going to recommend laser surgery which seems like a simple procedure and quick recovery. If it's a macular hole, then it becomes more complicated with a long recovery where you need to maintain a face down position for about 10 days. So I find out what the recommendations are on Monday and want to be prepared to have a second opinion and find a specialist for the procedure. I was perfectly fine, went to work last Monday and found that I was having trouble reading. The symptoms are the same as macular degeneration, so I am very happy it's something treatable. Life certainly throws unexpected curveballs.

We also use Dr. Seery. The folks at Penn highly recommended him.

Yet another recommendation for Dr. Seery

My spouse did the face-down macular hole recovery. Surgeon was Dr. Madreperla at Retina Associates. It was trying, but not as terrible as you think it's going to be. (Speaking as the bystander spouse, that is!) Great results too, in time.
PS you can rent via mail some furniture that helps you maintain the position. He found this helpful but not absolutely required. Insurance covers.

Thanks Mim - thanks encouraging. How long did he have to be face down? I'll call Retina Associates tomorrow to get an appt.

Emerald said:

I highly recommend Louis S. Angioletti of Angioletti Associates, retina specialists in NY. It's a family practice.
7 Gramercy Park
New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-8510

Mr. Quilter also highly recommends Dr. Angioletti. They did a good job fixing his detached retina. They have offices in Fort Lee, as well.

If you're willing to travel a bit, you might want to inquire about seeing one of the partners at the Retina Vitreous Centers in Edison or New Brunswick: Dr. Jonathan Prenner (mom's favorite), Dr. Howard Fine, or Dr. Green (who did a retinal tear surgery a few years ago). We are seeing someone else next week there, after her return from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. These guys are tops in the field and are always presenting papers or studies. The closest one to us (down the Parkway to Rt 1South) is:

Retina-Vitreous Center PA
98 James Street
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 906-1887
njretina.com‎

Seems like most of these guys are with the same group practice - Wayne, Edison, Vauxhall, etc.
http://www.njretina.com

R-V ctr recently merged with Retina Associates, so now they're one big company - but the R-V guys were better-known in the field (by their peers) according to the Mayo Clinic.

Another ringing endorsement for Dr Gurwin at SMG.

Christopher Seery has performed surgery on me for a detached retina. He is a retinologist. He is quite good.

I ended up going to Eric Kanter in Livingston yesterday as they brought me in as an emergency after describing my symptoms. He and the staff were wonderful. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration in one eye. I'm still wrapping my head around this but will go for a second opinion with the R-V group and in the meantime begin eye injections tomorrow to hopefully slow the progression of the disease. I still have lots to learn so anyone with experience with this please let me know.

judiwein, so sorry to hear this. at least you are treating it now and investigating all avenues of treatment, top docs, etc. Best wishes for your improved health. it can lead to blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. saying prayers for you. a few of my elderly relatives had/have it; I know it is a lot to take in but u r on the right path now!

judiwein said:

I ended up going to Eric Kanter in Livingston yesterday as they brought me in as an emergency after describing my symptoms. He and the staff were wonderful. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration in one eye. I'm still wrapping my head around this but will go for a second opinion with the R-V group and in the meantime begin eye injections tomorrow to hopefully slow the progression of the disease. I still have lots to learn so anyone with experience with this please let me know.

The injections have halted further progress of my MIL's wet macular degeneration. She has been doing them for 2.5 years now.

I had a hole in my retina repaired by Dr. John Sorenson with this group: http://www.vrmny.com/ in the city. They are world-class. I figured if I am having surgery on one of my only two eyes, I wanted the best, most well recognized and accomplished doctors in the field. All the ophthalmologists there are retinologists, and most of them further subspecialize within retinology.

Good luck.

My mom has it in both eyes and has been having the injections for over 6 years now. Dr. Prenner tried a newly approved formulation that enables longer periods between visits (up to 7 or 8 weeks now compared to 3 when she began). When she was in Florida with my older sister a few years ago, the retina specialist declined to give her the injections, as she wasn't currently leaking. However, at her advanced age, once she did start leaking it was almost impossible to stop - but Dr. Prenner did it. And now she goes to the Mayo Clinic when she's in Florida and they inject both eyes the same day. (Yes, she says it is painless.)

Judiwein, so sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but there is quite a lot they can do to slow the progression these days. Wishing you all the best...

This is all great info. Thanks. I had the first injection today and it takes more time to prep the eye than the actual injection. Second opinion is in a few weeks, before the next injection. Now I think a glass of wine is exactly what I need.