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EPi Retinal Membrane/Macular Pucker

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mazzy10065
mazzy10065

A few days ago I had some blurred vision in my left eye so as I suffer from dry eyes I upped my drops and used my heat pad. After a few days the haziness was still apparent so I made an appointment with my local Optician where worryingly he has diagnosed an Epi Retinal Membrane or Macular Pucker. Apparently this is a membrane caused by scar tissue which as started to contract and caused a 'pucker' at the back of my eye. As well as the shock, my vision is now quite blurred in that eye and I'm suffering with headaches caused I think, by eye-strain. He explained that he wouldn't be refer me to a Specialist as its a years waiting list and that it wouldn't improve and an operation was not recommended but there are a lot who are worse off than me! He did recommend new glasses though! Is there anyone who can advise me as to where to go from here please?

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee mazzy10065

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    Your optician is probably right and I would think about new glasses first. The NHS treatment for this can cause cataracts to form so unless you have cataracts already and are waiting for treatment for these I would take your opticians advice.If you search online for Moorfields epi retinal membrane you will find a very good article which tells you all you are wanting to know.

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