You are welcome. Exposed stitches in the eye are a PAIN. Do have it looked after.
JCH MD
Thank you very much for this information. As usual, it is most helpful, and appreciated.
Yes it is common. One of our most reliable posters JodieJ has pain in the eye for many months and it was a small exposed suture. Exposed sutures can make for much discomfort. Some stitches do not dissolve or take many months. If you pain continues your surgeon may need to try and trim the exposed part of the suture.
JCH MD
Dear Dr. Hagan:
Since my vitrectomy/ERM peel 7 days ago, no scleral buckle, no other complications so far for which I am very grateful, I have had sharp pains in different areas of surface of the eye every day. This I am told is due to a suture that may take up to 10 more days to dissolve. Tylenol takes the edge off but doesn't relieve pain entirely. Feels like there are pieces of glass in my eye. When I sleep I get relief. I am taking drops 4 x per day - Pred Forte and Zymar.
Is this a common occurrence after vitrectomy? I do not see much about pain associated with vitrectomy in the eye forum. Thank you.
I have patients that have the same problem. Its a big big operation.
JCH III MD