How problematic is macular pucker in both eyes for prognosis & treatment. 1 eye advanced from mild to moderate in few mos. but no visual effects yet.

Close follow up.: Sometimes affect both eyes, but are usually worse in one eye. If it does not cause significant problems with vision, it is not treated. If the ability to see fine details when one is looking directly at an object, no matter how close or far away it is, starts to decline, and/or if vision changes so that straight lines look wavy or broken, schedule an appointment with your eye Dr. immediately.

Macular degeneration: may affect only your central vision. follow management with your eye doctor and his advice

Macular pucker: Macular pucker is when the macular which normally is flat on the retina gets pulled by scarring.Causes are inflammation, diabetes both of which should be carefully treated and injury. When it is pulled it wrinkles(puckers) and distorts vision at which point there may be intervention. Discuss with your doctor the causes, control what you can. The condition needs close monitoring. Good luck

Usually vision: remains stable and does not get progressively worse. Rarely vision changes to the point where if affects daily activities but in most cases the symptoms are mild.

Hard to know: without an exam. See a retina specialist. I wouldn't do anything for an eye with no symptoms. If you have significant symptoms surgery can be very effective.

Surgery: As you probably know Macular Pucker is a membrane or a scar that sits on top of the focus area of the eye which is known as the macula. It can affect vision. If it gets so bad that it is difficult to see eye surgery is needed to remove the scar

Not problematic: As long as there are no visual effects this can continue to be monitored by your ophthalmologist.

Don't be worried: Macular pucker can remain in the mild to moderate stages forever. Most patients never need treatment/surgery. in the absence of visual symptoms I would most certainly not be concerned. Certainly keep follow up with your doctor and report any unusual vision symptoms.

Not a good sign: I am not an ophthalmologist, but I think u should b seeing 1 regularly. Generally, when macula starts to pucker, u have a diagnosis of epimacular fibrosis. Retinal changes are afoot that can lead to permanent vision loss - fluid leaks from the retinal blood vessels (edema) & the retina wrinkles. Most cases won't progress, but if it does, it could b permanent: get a vitrectomy quick, else go blind!

Need to observe: Assymptomatic macular pucker rarely needs intervention. You need to be watched for progression and increase in distortion or decrease in vision

Macular pucker: the macula is responsible for fine vision discrimination the macular pucker is a scarring of the macula. this will eventually cause sone difficulty in activities like threading a needle. This should be discussed with your Ophthalmologist and be regularly evaluated.

Undefined risk: Except those which arise from trauma or following eye surgery, macular pucker implies an ingrown weakness in the architecture of that area of the back of the eye. So having it in both eyes would imply more serious disease than in one eye alone. However, there is little data on this issue. It sounds like yours has not affected the vision yet, and hopefully that will remain so.

Elective Surgery: If your vision is fine, leave it alone. If your Va is becoming affected, you should think it over and discuss it with a Retina trained doc. The problems will be decreased vision or distortion. Epiretinal membrane is the same as a macular pucker.

Not problematic: As long as visual acuity and/or vision quality (no metamorphosis) are not affected, then there is nothing (like vitrectomy with membrane peel) that needs to be done. Monitor your vision with daily Amsler grid testing. If the grid worsens then see your retinal surgeon.

Over 50 affliction.: Frequent eye exam warranted. macular pucker is scar tissue that forms on the surface of the macula-Not related to macular degeneration. Not a precursor to a macular hole. Some may develop progressive vision loss who can be helped by vitrectomy. Take high quality anti oxidants to support the retina.

Varies: Symptoms could be asymptonatic to visually significant. It's usually caused by epiretinal membrane, and it could stay stable or progress. Unfortunately nothing to do for it until it becomes significant then you would have surgery. Most doctors wont do surgery unless 20/60 or worse... Your own retina specialist who've actually seen you would probably have more accurate response pertaining to you

Macular Pucker: MP can be caused by several things, but the most common is aging and inflammation. Its not the same as macular degeneration. Since you have no visual issues yet I would call it mild. I would ask your op doc about treating chronic inflammation. Even a baby ASA a day might be of benefit. Repeat exams every 4-6 months. Did they do an opthalmic ultrasound? Keep well hydrated.

Macular pucker: Bottom line: observe only unless affecting vision significantly. Pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peel is a major surgery and not to be taken lightly even though results are much better than they once were. Keep follow up appointments and do Amsler grid testing at home. Many cases do not advance, so be patient. Many cases have no known cause.

Close follow up: I would recommend close follow up with a retina specialist that has the ability/equipment to image the macula (OCT) Macular pucker can be VERY unpredictable.