Macular Hole

Published

2019-04-02

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Authors

  • Upma Awasthi
  • Rohini Grover

Abstract

Since described as early has 1896 by Knapp, macular hole has been an entity of great interest for various investigators. This resulted in continuous revolutions in the underlying pathogenesis and its management. Recently OCT has emerged as most important imaging modality for prognostication and planning of surgical intervention. Most popular surgical intervention to treat macular hole is pars plana Vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling with gas tamponade. This review article is focused on clinical features, pathogenesis, roles of newer imaging tools in the management of macular holes and different surgical approaches.

How to Cite

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Awasthi U, Rohini Grover. Macular Hole. UPJO [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 2 [cited 2024 Oct. 16];7(01):37-41. Available from: https://upjo.org/index.php/upjo/article/view/361

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