Macular Degeneration and Macular Pucker

By susannah

1 min read

I have the same situation in my left eye as the person who submitted a story recently. It is very confusing because I also have a cataract in that eye. Surgery for the pucker has not been suggested but cataract surgery is an option.

Am I correct in assuming things would be brighter with the cataract removed but vision per se not any better. Would it be beneficial?

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Sharon Moore Moderator
Susan the results for cataract surgery varies with the individual person. My experience was an improvement in brightening my vision. If you have questions your doctor should be able to tell you the likely outcome for surgery. Good luck, Sharon Moore,Advocate
Cora Lyn Sears Moderator
Hi, <inline-mention user-id="3138278" username="susannah"/> , I’m so sorry you have both going on. Very often, surgery is not recommended unless or until the pucker worsens too much. Cataract surgery really improved my vision. The blurriness, the halos, were gone. But everyone’s situation is different, and you and your doctor together are the only ones who can make the decision. You might find this article about it interesting: <a href='https://maculardegeneration.net/clinical/cataracts' target='_blank'>https://maculardegeneration.net/clinical/cataracts/</a>. Hope this helps, Cora Lyn, <a href='https://maculardegeneration.net' target='_blank'>MacularDegeneration.net</a> Team Member
growlsnspitz Member
I have early glaucoma, early signs without diagnosis of macular degeneration and had cataract surgery about 20 years ago. It is my understanding that any of these diagnoses increases your chances of the next. Cataract surgery does indeed brighten things and the lens implants may help your vision to the extent that the lens was a part of your problem. I find myself trying to figure out which thing causes my vision issues, always loved a puzzle. Even though it is not as good as it was, my artificial lenses still make my vision as clear and bright as it can be and that is worth a lot to me. It sounds scary to have eye surgery but it is quickly done and the recovery is relatively quick, too. I wish you well as you do whatever you choose.
1. Sharon Moore Moderator
 @growlsnspitz thanks for sharing your story and experience with the community. My cataract surgery six years ago did brighten my vision. Within a year of surgery I was diagnosed with dry AMD. I too have struggled to understand the different things tHat impact my vision. I came to the conclusion that the chronic dry eye syndrome is a major factor. Blessings, Sharon Moore,Advocate