Abstract
Idiopathic full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) are a common cause of usually uniocular reduced visual acuity. The accepted pathogenesis has macular hole formation proceeding in stages from an impending hole to a FTMH, with visual acuity deteriorating to less than 6/60 in 85% of cases. Recent surgical advances in the treatment of FTMH, with excellent anatomic and visual results, have changed the surgical indications for both impending and established full-thickness macular holes.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Fluorescein Angiography
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Fluorocarbons / administration & dosage
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Fundus Oculi
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Growth Substances / blood
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Humans
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Male
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Retina / pathology
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Retina / surgery
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Retinal Perforations / diagnosis
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Retinal Perforations / etiology*
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Retinal Perforations / surgery*
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Transforming Growth Factor beta / administration & dosage
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Treatment Outcome
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Visual Acuity
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Vitrectomy
Substances
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Fluorocarbons
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Growth Substances
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Transforming Growth Factor beta
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perflutren