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Macular pucker causing objects & letters to appear larger. doesn't bother me & i see 20/20. dr doesn't recommend surgery. sound reasonable?
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Yes: All surgery involves risk versus benefit. With your vision being that good it sounds like doing surgery would not be worth the risks of a possible complication. I agree with your doctor.
Answered 1/19/2015
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