S.S.K. Ankara Hastanesi 2. Göz Kliniği
Idiopathic macular holes are an important cause of poor vision in the elderly. Decreased visual function is mainly due to the absence of photoreceptors within the central retinal defect. Traditionally, they have been thought to be an untreatable disease. Investigators have changed their opinions since the first report of closure of macular holes with vitrectomy and gas tamponade. The reported success has been steadily improving with or without the use of adjunctive substances. In this article, idiopathic macular holes and current surgical management of them were discussed entirely.
Keywords :
Idiopathic macular holes, pars plana vitrectomy
