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With macular pucker if there is mild distortion & blurriness but only noticed w/other eye covered, & vision tests 20/20, is surgery recommended?
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Indications for ....: Surgery on macular pucker include if this is bothersome or more symptomatic to you. Also, if the visual acuity is affected, yours is 20/20. Good luck in your decision regarding surgery.
Answered 5/24/2015
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