The information provided in this Resource Guide was developed by the National Eye Institute to help patients and their families search for general information about macular pucker. An eye care ...

Dr. Michael Kapusta, MD, FRSCS, Ophthalmologist, talks about what a macular pucker is and the treatment with pars plana vitrectomy surgery. Katy Perry takes last-minute astronaut lessons before rocket ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

Swelling in the macula (macular edema) can result from numerous conditions. Over time, untreated swelling can cause blurry vision or permanent vision loss. Your retina is the thin layer of tissue at ...

Macular edema refers to swelling at the center of the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eyeball. It occurs when blood or fluid leaks into the retina and builds up, which can result from ...