Abstract
The prognosis for macular holes has greatly improved since the advent of vitrectomy. Most improve both anatomically and functionally with effective treatment. However, some situations challenge the indication for surgery: old holes, large holes, and holes associated with retinal pathology.
MeSH terms
-
Diagnosis, Differential
-
Epiretinal Membrane / pathology*
-
Humans
-
Macula Lutea / pathology*
-
Macula Lutea / surgery*
-
Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
-
Retinal Perforations / surgery*
-
Treatment Failure
-
Visual Acuity
-
Vitrectomy / adverse effects
-
Vitreous Body / pathology*
-
Vitreous Body / surgery*