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visual distortions after cataract surgery with macular puckers
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Jul 29, 2025 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
I'm also in Canada. I have surgery scheduled for October for macular pucker, and I don't know whether to do it or cancel. I live alone and am very concerned about the recovery period if it includes having to be in a face down position as I live alone. My doctor's office in Newmarket advises that you need to be face down for 24-48 hours, but I have read about many people who have to do it for much longer. My doc says it is better to do it now as the surgery is more difficult if it gets much worse. So confusing.
Best wishes to you Brian.
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I had surgery in April 2024 for glaucoma and surgeon suggested cataract surgery as well. I did not need the cataract surgery but he thought it would lower my eye pressure. My vision in the affected has been garble since the surgery. I went for a 2nd opinion and they discovered a macular pucker. At first the new surgeon made it sound urgent, then at 2nd visit he said let’s wait. Contradicting himself. Scary!
I have decided no more eye surgeries. Just too risky. He said no guarantees. Just my thoughts.
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Hello Kaye and thank you for your reply.I also live alone and am very confused with all the info that is out there,should we or should we get an operation.Yes i have read that it is 7 -10 days face down,but then i read just for retina detachments.I do not know.If you do not mind me asking Kaye what level is your retinal membrane at?Mine is mild to moderate and i was advised not to get the operation till worst level,but then i read that if one waits to much damage will occur and your previous sight is irreversible, very confusing,Thanks Best Wishes to you also,Brian!