In many cases, people can adjust to the changes in their vision. Treatments such as eyedrops, medications, and nutritional supplements will not help vision problems from macular pucker. Sometimes, the scar tissue that causes the macular pucker separates from the retina, and
the macular pucker clears up on its own
.
How long does it take for a macular pucker to heal itself?
It can take
up to three months
for vision to fully recover. On average, about half of the vision lost from a macular pucker is restored; some people have significantly more vision restored, some less. In most cases, the visual distortion of macular pucker is significantly reduced.
How long does macular pucker last?
The macular pucker surgery recovery time can vary from between
three to six months
. Healing occurs gradually over this time, with most people regaining about half of the vision lost from a macular pucker.
Can macular pucker be corrected with glasses?
Most people with a macular pucker have mild symptoms that don’t need any treatment, but you’ll need to get regular eye exams to make sure the macular pucker doesn’t get worse.
Your eye doctor might also recommend glasses or a new glasses prescription to help you see better
.
Does macular pucker get worse?
What are the risks if left untreated? For most with a macular pucker, their vision remains stable and
does not get progressively worse
. Macular pucker usually doesn’t fix itself. Macular pucker usually affects one eye, although later it may affect the other eye.
Can you go blind from macular pucker?
A macular pucker typically affects one eye. Vision loss varies based on the thickness of the pucker. Peripheral vision is not affected and
there is no risk of blindness
.
What is the success rate of macular pucker surgery?
Macular pucker can be treated with an out patient surgical procedure that we perform at our state of the art Marion Eye Surgery Center. This surgery has a
99%
success rate of treating the macular pucker.
How do you fix a macular pucker?
Macular pucker may not require treatment. Your physician can monitor the condition and make a recommendation. But
some patients need a repair procedure called a vitrectomy
. This involves removing the eye’s vitreous gel and replacing it with a salt solution that mimics the natural environment of your eye.
Can damaged retina repair itself?
Yes, in many cases an eye doctor can repair a damaged retina
. While a patient may not experience completely restored vision, retinal repair can prevent further vision loss and stabilize vision. It’s important that patients get treatment for their damaged retinas as soon as possible.
How long does it take for vision to improve after vitrectomy?
In most cases, it takes around
2 to 4 weeks
for the vision to become clear after the vitrectomy. The extent of the clarity of the eyesight after the surgery depends on several factors, including: During vitrectomy, multiple incisions may be taken on the white of the eye called the sclera.
Can macular pucker lead to macular degeneration?
Although macular pucker and macular degeneration have very similar symptoms, they are completely separate conditions
. Both can cause a distorted, wavy or blurred central vision. But macular pucker normally only affects one eye.
Does Medicare pay for vitrectomy surgery?
Q Do Medicare and other payers cover the procedure? A
Yes, for medically indicated reasons
.
Does stress cause macular pucker?
In the process of pulling on the macula,
the tissue that is under stress may accumulate fluid, resulting in cystic changes or macular edema
.
