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A macular pucker is another term for an epiretinal membrane. This piece of scar tissue on the retina may cause your vision to be distorted or blurry. Surgery is the most complete treatment, but your provider may treat you with magnifiers or glasses.
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What are the symptoms of macular pucker?
The main symptom of macular pucker is distorted central vision. Straight lines appear to be wavy. Another term for this type of distorted vision is metamorphopsia. While it can affect both eyes, it’s more common for macular pucker to affect only one eye. If you do have it in both eyes, one eye will probably be worse. In addition to wavy vision, you might find that you aren’t able to see as clearly as you once did, no matter how close you are to what you’re looking at. You may also see a double image, or the image from one eye may seem larger than the other. Importantly, eyeglasses can’t fix the poor vision caused by macular pucker.
What causes macular pucker?
Tears in the retina. Prior history of retinal detachment. Prior eye surgery. Eye trauma. Infection. Diabetes-related retina disease. Eye inflammation.
What are the complications of macular pucker?
Macular pucker may lead to some vision loss. It isn’t likely to cause blindness.
How is macular pucker diagnosed?
Your eye care provider will do a thorough eye exam after asking you about your symptoms and taking a medical history. They’ll give you eye drops to dilate your eyes (make them open wide) so they can see your retina.
How is macular pucker treated?
You may not need treatment for macular pucker. Your provider may consider just monitoring your condition. If you do need treatment, there are noninvasive and surgical options.
How soon after treatment will I feel better?
After a vitrectomy, you’ll probably have imperfect vision for a few days. Your eyes may be irritated and tender for a little while. You’ll probably need to take two to four weeks off work or school. You won’t be able to drive right away. It could even take up to 3 months to enjoy the full benefits of improved vision after surgery. Care at Cleveland Clinic Retinal Disease Treatment Find a Doctor and Specialists Make an Appointment
Can macular pucker be prevented?
In some cases, where a cause is unknown, there’s no way of preventing it. Avoiding diabetes-related eye disease and eye trauma are some ways to help prevent it.
What can I expect if I have macular pucker?
Most cases of macular pucker don’t need treatment. You’ll just need to have eye exams on the schedule your provider sets up for you to monitor your vision and eye health. You may have some vision problems with macular pucker, but it’s not likely to cause blindness.
How do I take care of myself if I have macular pucker?
Ways to take care of yourself include: Keeping your scheduled eye appointments. Following general guidelines for good overall health, like eating healthy foods and getting appropriate amounts of exercise. Following guidelines for good eye health, like wearing sunglasses, washing your hands before touching your eyes and following your provider’s advice about wearing contact lenses safely. Stop smoking. Smoking isn’t good for your eyes. If you smoke, ask your healthcare provider for help with quitting.
When should I see my healthcare provider?
If you have any changes in your eyesight, you should contact your healthcare provider. If you have sudden changes in vision or sudden eye pain, get immediate medical help by calling 911 or going to the emergency room.
Is macular pucker the same as macular degeneration?
No but their symptoms can be similar. Macular pucker and age-related macular degeneration are two different conditions, but they both affect the macula. These conditions don’t usually affect your peripheral vision.
Is macular pucker the same as a macular hole?
No. A macular pucker isn’t the same as a macular hole. A macular hole is an actual hole, while a pucker is a wrinkle in the retinal tissue. A pucker can sometimes lead to macular hole. Vision symptoms are more severe with a macular hole, and surgery is usually necessary. A note from Cleveland Clinic When you first hear that you have a condition that can affect your vision, like macular pucker, you might be worried. Many cases of macular pucker don’t need treatment. Your provider will discuss your options with you and help you figure out the best way forward. It’s important to get regular eye examinations. Your eye care provider can tell you what kind of schedule to follow. Medically Reviewed Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 02/06/2023. Learn more about our editorial process.
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Aaron Tucker (born 1982) is a Canadian writer, digital artist, and scholar. He is a lecturer in the English department and a research fellow with the Centre for Digital Humanities at Toronto Metropolitan University.
