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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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Ugh! That’s what happened to me. I’m having a vitrectomy done April 2 because the pucker is in my central vision. It’s also peripheral, but not as bad and not as bothersome. It’s also causing inflammation in the epi-retinal membrane of my right eye.
I put off having this done for the last six months, only having it rechecked every couple months. In my case it has gotten a little worse, and my surgeon says the earlier I address it the better the outcome will be. He also said it’s like a crunched up piece of paper. It will never be the same because there will always be some creases but at least it will stop the progression and slowly release the pucker.
Good luck to us both.
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1 ReactionGood luck to you.....you are brave.....is it where they remove the vitreous, let wrinkles go flat and then replace vitreous....OR where they go in with an instrument and iron out the wrinkles? Did cataract Dr tell you before? mine didn't.....do you have puckers in both eyes? I have in both.....I'm not having cataract removed from my "good" eye, at least I can read with that one.....All the best..
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1 ReactionI'm also wondering, did you have a monofocal IOL, for near vision or distance?
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1 ReactionYes, I was told before cataract surgery. Bummer, because I really wanted to have the triple lens that would give me near, med and distance vision in both eyes. Because of the pucker, I couldn’t have that.
There is a minor pucker in my left eye, but nothing I’ve noticed, so not going to do anything about it.
In reality, I wish I hadn’t done anything with my “good” left eye, either. The surgeon decided to give me mono vision, with near vision in my left eye. He said he was “saving me money”on the implant. Makes it very hard to drive, especially with the pucker in my right eye. Oh, so now I also wear a contact in my left eye.
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1 ReactionYes, the surgeon gave me near vision in my left eye. Really wish he had given more thought about this and given me a contact to try out first. Then I could’ve decided if it was right for me or not.
I believe unless your case is dangerous, don't let anyone operate on your eyes. That's my mantra.
I had cataract surgery on my right eye which followed with wet macular diagnosis. Lucentis injections worked quite well. Dr. changed me to Byooviz and now I have a long black lash type floater which I have had for over 6 months.
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4 Reactions@sregiani.......I think you mentioned that you were going to have vitrectomy on Apr 2. Only a few days, but I hope all went well......might need a few days for puckers to settle down......all the best......victoria
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1 ReactionYes, thank you. Better than expected. My surgeon said not to expect much for 2-6 weeks, total healing takes months and sometimes a full year. I already see much better, no more missing a line in a book or notes on a page. I ring handbells, so it came down to quality of life. Glad I did it sooner rather than later.
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Great news that the surgery went well and your vision has already improved! That’s a long healing time; but I guess you’ll have hope all year that your vision will get better and better. Blessings!