macular pucker and vertigo

[carolma]

after cataract surgery, I have macular pucker, and want to know if wearing a patch over that eye will STOP Vertigo.

thank you,
c

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

I really woudn't expect that to work unless you have serious double vision issues, or nystagmus that I don't know about.  It certainly would be easy for you to try it - but I wouldn't expect a big benefit.  In my experience, vertigo is most often related to inner ear problems and sometimes other neurologic problems.  You should probably see a vertigo specialist as well as your ophthalmologist.

Michael Kutryb, MD

[JodieJ]

Sometimes a macular pucker can cause aniseikonia (difference in image size between the eyes.)  Try closing one eye and then the other.  Vertigo can be a symptom of aniseikonia.  There is information about aniseikonia at www.opticaldiagnostics.com (but you might have to search the site for it).

If you do have aniseikonia secondary to a macular pucker, retinal surgery to eliminate the pucker is probably your best option.  I've had this surgery, and I'd be happy to share more info about it if you send me a personal message.

Jodie

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear carlma,

Vertigo may sometimes, but not always be associated with your eyes.  I would suggest you speak with your eyeMD and determine the cause and treatment.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

[campro]

Can a "Macular Pucker" which is developed after cataract surgery be the consequence of a faulty surgical technique?
I mean could it not happen if a more skillful surgeon had done the surgery?