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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?

Q: 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?

: I would not recommend the surgery.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I would not recommend the surgery.

Answered 3/17/2022

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A member asked:

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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