macular hole

Introduction

A small break in the macula retinae

Etiology

• vitreous detachment

Epidemiology

people over 60

Clinical manifestations

• blurred vision & disorted central vision

Diagnostic procedures

• ophthalmoscopy

* see retinal hole for image of outer retinal hole

Complications

• increased risk of cataracts following vitrectomy

Management

• some will seal themselves
• surgery: vitrectomy

More general terms

• retinal hole