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How Can Torn Retina That Resulted From Surgery For Macular Pucker In Eye Be Treated?

I have had surgery for macular pucker in my right eye that developed from a torn retina. In my left eye I have the same condition which is stable with some minor image distortion ( line is curved up in the center). I now have hypertropia. The image in my left eye is higher than my right resulting in double vision problems. I have observed that prism can correct the image for a split second, but the right eye if I stare at the image will drift down. Additional prism will start with my right eye image higher and with staring will drift down and merge. What is the cause of this drifting and is there a solution.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hello
It seems from the history that you have undergone surgery for torn retina following which you are having macular pucker.
Macular pucker can be treated by antiinflammatory drugs and steroids which will reduce inflammation and scarring.
Your double vision problem can be corrected by use of prisms.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.

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How Can Torn Retina That Resulted From Surgery For Macular Pucker In Eye Be Treated?

Hello It seems from the history that you have undergone surgery for torn retina following which you are having macular pucker. Macular pucker can be treated by antiinflammatory drugs and steroids which will reduce inflammation and scarring. Your double vision problem can be corrected by use of prisms. Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly. Thank you