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Can a macular pucker get worse over time?

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Cheetah
Cheetah

I'm 71 and I've had a macular pucker - or epiretinal membrane - in my right eye for about 6 years.  I was told by a specialist about 4 years ago that it had settled and, as my vision is reasonable, they didn't want to operate.  I was quite happy with this and, apart from having different sized images in both eyes and wavy lines in the affected one, I've compensated OK.

I was referred to a consultant a few months ago, who diagnosed ocular rosacea and also commented on the macular pucker.  Now, instead of a follow-up with the same consultant, I've had a letter asking me to see the macular specialist.

So, my question is; can a macular pucker, even though appearing to have settled, degenerate over time?  Will my sight in that eye get worse?  I'd be interested to hear the experiences of those with a macular pucker.

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  • karen78359
    karen78359 Cheetah

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    I've had this for almost 2 years now. My acuity is stable at 20/35 but like you it's the distortion and double vision that are bothersome. I'm considering surgery but I'd like to know if it's likely to help. What did your retinal surgeon say?

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