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visual distortions after cataract surgery with macular puckers
I'm wondering if my visual distortion will improve. I've had macular puckers for more than 20 years without visual distortions. Now I had cataract surgery in one eye, and have distortions reading, paying bills etc. Will my brain learn to ignore the distortions? I'm hesitant about having surgery in my other eye, which also has macular puckers, but I can read with that eye, without distortions. I'd like to hear other people's experience with this issue. I thought cataract surgery would be a walk in the park, I didn't know I'd be walking in Jurassic Park. many thanks
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I pray for all here with eye conditions and wish every one well with their surgeries.I have had epi retinal membrane for months and as you all know who have it,it drives one nuts.I do not know how we can live with this for the rest of our lives.I can't read out of my bad eye and am seeing Dr.Sophie Bakri mid August.I keep thinking ok lets get this membrane peeled off the macula and that will help with the blurriness.Does anyone have any experiences with Dr.Bakri and would you advise to have surgery,as my quality of life has been like the Titanic,BLESSINGS to all and thanks for taking the time to reply,Thank you Brian from Canada!
It took my brain about a year to get use to distortions, so I don't have those any more, but the lens would require me to hold book.etc at arms length (I like to read in bed). So I have to close my left eye to read (left had cataract surgery). I still have trouble reading numbers depending on size and font 5,6,8 get mixed up at times. I have to look with my right eye where I haven't had surgery, still is ok even with cataract. I guess I should look for a doctor who understands about being a high myope, and implanted lens should be for close vision. I can always wear glasses for distance
I know this is a late reply, but did you have to do facedown after the surgery. Forgive me if I have asked you this before. My surgery for a pucker is in October (2025), and I'm very worried about the face-down position as I live alone and have pets to look after. Thank you.
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.
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!
I didn't have surgery for puckers only for cataract. For cataract was face up.....
Hi Brian, I wasn't given a level, but it was very mild at first. I didn't know I had the problem until I went for my yearly eye test. Since then, it has become very noticeable, and I often have to close my eye to focus on what I am reading. The specialist said it has not progressed very much since last year. But when I told him about the problems I am having, he said we should do the surgery, and it's better to do it now before it gets worse. He said the surgery is more difficult if the pucker gets more pronounced. The office said face down for 24-48 hours, which is still horrible. There is a lot of contradictory information out there. I don't know what to believe. Some say the face down only happens when you undergo certain kinds of surgery and is not necessary for a pucker, while others the opposite. I have to make up my mind before October, when my surgery is scheduled. Regards, Edale
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.
There are no guarantees with the surgery for the macular pucker per my eye surgeon here in Florida. I fear any further surgeries could cause additional eye issues such as dry eye.