macular pucker

The rate of macular puckers is on the rise. How is it detected, and how can you avoid them? Also called an Epiretinal Membrane, scar tissue grows on the macula, causing blurred vision, distortion, and other issues. Find out a simple home test for macular puckers, and ways to keep your eyes healthy.

Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode and a wealth of vision knowledge.

A macular pucker, also called an Epiretinal Membrane (ERM), is a wrinkle in the macula. A thin layer of scar tissue on the macula contracts, causing a pucker. Macular puckers must be diagnosed by an eye doctor.

How common are macular puckers? Is it a problem? How much can it damage vision, and where? Dr. Marc Grossman discusses these questions, and tips for how to heal.

Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist. Check out NaturalEyeCare.com to find the supplements described in this episode, as well as a large knowledge base of natural health.