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A member asked:

After vitrectomy for macular pucker, how does the patient function in daily living activities during the recovery process. ?

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Post surgery: You should receive specific instructions from your doctor and follow them very closely. Report to your doctor asap.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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I had a vitrectomy three years ago and now I have a macular pucker from the surgery. My vision is 20/40. Will the macular pucker get worse or is there any possibility it might get better or stay the same?

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Vitrectomy macular pucker Surgeon said 90% chance all mp removed,75% chance 20/20 vision or close, 25% chance better vision. 2% chance none. Right?

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