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Wet macular degeneration and macular edema are often treated with injections into the eye that reduce leaking fluid. A macular hole is usually repaired with surgery, and an epiretinal membrane (macular pucker) can be surgically removed if distortion interferes with daily life. Distortion from astigmatism or anisometropia is usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses. 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