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Please tell me if an epiretinal membrane in the eye the same as macular pucker?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes and no: A macular pucker is often caused by an epiretinal membrane. But you can have an epiretinal membrane without a macular pucker.

Answered 3/7/2015

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Dr. Colin McCannel answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Same: Those terms mean the same thing. Additionally, sometimes a pucker is referred to as "scar tissue on the retina", and "epiretinal gliosis." when appropriate, surgery to remove the pucker may be a good idea to halt vision deterioration, or modestly improve vision. Best to see a retina specialist for this kind of problem.

Answered 6/20/2015

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