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I have moderate macular pucker with some striae. why is it not causing vision loss or distortion? i hope it stays that way.

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Dr. Richard Carlin answered

No retinal distortio: Macular pucker is caused by scar tissue on the surface of the retina. It generally will not cause a signifanct change in the vision unless it contracts and causes distortion or leakage in the macula. I too hope yours stays the way it is too. If not, the scar tissue can be successfully removed surgically.

Dr McCannel agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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A member asked:

I have moderate macular pucker with some striae. why is it not causing vision loss or distortion? i hope it stays that way.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Carlin answered

Dr McCannel agreed

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