Macular scarring explained

Macular scarring is formation of the fibrous tissue in place of the normal retinal tissue on the macular area of the retina which provides the sharpest vision in the eyes. It is usually a result of an inflammatory or infectious process..[1] Some other examples of the etiology include macular pucker (macular detachment), macular hole, and age-related macular degeneration.[2] Macular dystrophies and telangiectasia are among the less common causes.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Can macular scarring due to an infection be fixed?. April 13, 2016. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
  2. Web site: Macular Pucker | Columbia Ophthalmology. www.columbiaeye.org.
  3. Web site: Macular Pucker | National Eye Institute. www.nei.nih.gov.
  4. Web site: Macular Pucker. May 26, 2015. BrightFocus Foundation.
  5. Web site: Retinal diseases – Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic.
  6. Web site: Understanding how immune cells cause scarring in wet age-related macular degeneration. May 31, 2019.

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