Macular Pucker
A macular pucker is scarring on the macula of your eye. The macula is the part of the eye that lets you see clearly and sharply. It also lets you see detail. The macula is in the middle of the thin membrane that covers the back of your eye (retina). A macular pucker can affect your vision.
This condition usually starts in one eye, but can affect both eyes over time. Vision changes can range from mild to severe. Vision changes usually do not get worse over time.
CAUSES
This condition is caused by shrinking of the gel-like fluid that fills your eye (vitreous). The vitreous may shrink as you get older. As it shrinks, it pulls on your macula and forms scar tissue.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is most common in people 60 and
A macular pucker is scarring on the macula of your eye. The macula is the part of the eye that lets you see clearly and sharply. It also lets you see detail. The macula is in the middle of the thin membrane that covers the back of your eye (retina). A macular pucker can affect your vision.
This condition usually starts in one eye, but can affect both eyes over time. Vision changes can range from mild to severe. Vision changes usually do not get worse over time.
CAUSES
This condition is caused by shrinking of the gel-like fluid that fills your eye (vitreous). The vitreous may shrink as you get older. As it shrinks, it pulls on your macula and forms scar tissue.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is most common in people 60 and