Welcome to Dr. Z's health academy. In this video, I talk about wrinkling of the retina (also known as epiretinal membrane or macular pucker). Wrinkling of the retina can cause distortion in your vision. This video does not substitute for consultation with your physician. The content of this video represents the views of Dr. Zaidi and not any affiliated organization.

This is a short HELP Talk on "Macular Pucker" by Dr. Vatsal Parikh. The talk was held at Health Education Library for People (HELP). For more information please visit www.healthlibrary.com.

Macular Pucker as the name suggests there is a pucker or wrinkling on the macula which is an important part of retina. Patient complain of distorted vision, crooked vision, this condition can be picked up by dilating the pupil and examining the retina by Slit lamp bio microscopy or indirect opthalmoscopy,...

Welcome to Dr. Z's health academy. In this video, I talk about the treatment options for wrinkling of the retina (also known as epiretinal membrane or macular pucker). This video does not substitute for consultation with your physician. The content of this video represents the views of Dr. Zaidi and not any affiliated organization.

Diabetic Retinopathy

How do we see the world?

- In the Normal Eye, the lens is clear & transparent,

-which focuses light on the retina

-To produce sharp image & clear picture

What happens in Diabetic Retinopathy?

-due to diabetes the blood vessels in the retina develops tiny leaks

-then retina becomes wet and swollen

-leading to hazy vision

I n Diabetic Retinopathy, the blood vessels of the retina become abnormal

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Some cases may...