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I have a macular scar can i gain any eyesight from that eye anymore?
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Get an eval: The prognosis is poor for macular scars. Retinal specialists are in the best position to give you the information you need.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Macular scar: With a true macular scar central vision is impaired or lost depending on the size of the scar, and thus far is an untreatable condition once the scar has formed. The other eye should be continually observed by a retinal specialist to prevent a similar happening.
Answered 2/9/2017
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