Careful monitoring of vision and regular eye exams are important. The surface of the macula can become wrinkled by an abnormal growth of cells. This growth can cause distortion or blurring of central vision. When there is a significant impairment of vision, the abnormal cells can be surgically removed, resulting in an improvement of vision. This condition occurs when the center of the macula develops a hole.
Central vision can be significantly impaired.
A macular hole in one eye increases the chances of developing one in the other eye. For certain patients, surgery can be performed to improve vision. Macular Degeneration affects central vision, making tasks such as reading difficult.