How to Recover From Macular Pucker Peeling & Surgery

Macular pucker is an eye condition that usually affects people over 50. Diabetes, detached retina or eye inflammation can cause the fluid inside the eye to pull away from the retina. The resulting wrinkle in the surface of the retina is called a macular pucker. For most people, the disorder only causes mild distortion or blurry vision. In severe cases the central vision, the part used to read and drive, can become gray or distorted to the point where surgery is needed to correct it.

Instructions

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  Be aware that right after surgery there will be a tiny air bubble inside the eye. This will eventually be absorbed, but until then it may seem as though you are looking through water. It may obstruct vision for a few weeks before disappearing. Do not fly or swim while the gas bubble is in your eye.

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  Avoid touching, rubbing or bumping the eye until it has healed. Aching and itching in the eye are common while it is healing. You can gently rest cold compresses over your closed eyes to help. Pain medication approved by your doctor can also ease the discomfort.

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  Consider alternative healing techiniques such as Reiki. Reiki, a form of energy healing, has been documented to aid in recovery from surgery. The Reiki practitioner does not need to touch the eye to perform the healing. Studies show that energy healing speeds recovery time, as well as reduces pain.

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  Rest. Allow the eye time to heal completely. Do not remove bandages early. After the bandages are removed, avoid tiring the eyes.

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  Protect your eyes. Patients who have had surgery for Macular Pucker are at risk to developing cataracts. To avoid developing cataracts, protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) radiation by wearing sunglasses when outside. In addition, quit smoking, avoid heavy drinking and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to slow or prevent cataracts from forming.