Is There A Possibility Of Improving My Scar In The Macula Or Is This Condition Considered Legally Blind?

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2022

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Question : Hi

Is there any posibility of getting the scar better or is this condition considered as legally blind?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may consider surgery

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The treatment of the scar in the macula is usually surgery. It is an outpatient surgery. It is done with local anesthesia and involves peeling off the cellophane-like scar tissue. I recommend to consult a surgeon ophthalmologist for further evaluation.

Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General and Family Physician

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