|
A macular pucker occurs when the macula, the small area in the retina at the back of the eye that allows you to see fine details clearly and perform activities such as reading and driving, becomes wrinkled. This condition is also known as cellophane maculopathy or premacular fibrosis and occurs when the thin tissue that grows over the macula stops growing and begins to shrink. A macular pucker is not usually associated with medical conditions dealing with other parts of the body but may sometimes be related to the following conditions:
- Aging of vitreous gel inside the eye
- Retinal tears or detachments
- Inflammation of the eye
- Severe eye injury
- Retinal blood vessel disorder
When a pucker develops in the macula, you may notice that your vision has become blurry and distorted. You may notice, for example, that straight lines appear wavy. Visual disturbances vary – some may experience severe vision loss, while others barely notice any change in their vision. Treatment varies and depends on the severity of the pucker. You may not require treatment if your vision is only mildly affected.
Treatment for macular pucker includes:
|
