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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Macular scar
  1. What Is Macular Edema? Video (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    ... blood vessels leak fluid and cause macular swelling. Macular pucker/vitreomacular traction . When vitreous in the aging eye doesn’t detach completely from the macula, the vitreous tugs on the macula or forms scar tissue, and pockets of fluid collect underneath it. ...
  2. Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Video (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    ... is needed. Video: How Is Laser Treatment for Macular Edema Done? ... on the retina again. Scar tissue also might be removed from the retina . ...
  3. Never Buy Decorative Contact Lenses without a Prescription Video (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    ... she said. "I now live with a corneal scar, vision damage and a drooping eyelid." Video: Halloween ... can reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or having it become more advanced. ...