Retina Conditions & Retinal Tear Treatment in Florida

A macula pucker is an eye condition where your vision becomes wavy or distorted. It occurs when wrinkles, creases, or bulges form in the macula. As the vitreous pulls away from the macula, scar tissue may develop.

The warping and contracting of this scar tissue can cause the retina to wrinkle and bulge. Vitrectomy surgery can help remove scar tissue if you experience significant vision loss.

A macula hole is a small break in the macula, causing blurred and distorted vision. This condition occurs when the shrinking vitreous adheres to the macula. The macula tissue then stretches and tears after several weeks or months.

Macula holes progressively worsen your vision at distance and close range. Vitrectomy surgery is the most effective treatment to repair a macular hole.

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is a condition that occurs with age. The vitreous can change with time, becoming more liquid-like. It shrinks and pulls away from the back of the eye.

PVDs typically do not cause significant problems, but there is a chance for a retinal tear or detachment if this condition is left untreated. Symptoms of this condition include:

• Flashes of light
• New floaters
• A shadow in your peripheral vision
• A gray curtain moving across your visual field