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Myopic macular degeneration

I have myopic macular degeneration. My ophthalmologist wants to do cataract surgery on the eye with MMD. If she does cataract surgery on this eye will my MMD get worse? She said the surgery will improve my vision.

  1. Hi . You are not alone in your concern. This is a common topic in the community. Hopefully, you will get input from others. While you wait, I thought I would share this article with you: https://maculardegeneration.net/clinical/cataract-surgery. I hope this helps. Warm wishes. - Lori (Team Member)

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