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I have macular pucker in 1 eye with distortion and 20/50 vision in that eye. with both eyes working together i function well, but if i were to rely only on the eye with the pucker it would interfere with daily activities. should i consider vitrectomy?
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I would not recommend the surgery.
Answered 3/17/2022
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