OCT is essential for differentiating between partial- and full-thickness holes, Dr. Charles said, but it cannot tell which partial-thickness holes will become full-thickness.

OCT-based positioning regimen for macular hole surgery varies with risk factors Patients with two or three risk factors may benefit from a full 7 days of prone positioning.

There are three stages to a macular hole: stage 1 (foveal detachments), stage 2 (partial-thickness holes), and stage 3 (full-thickness holes).

To investigate long-term retinal changes after microincision pars plana vitrectomy surgery (MIVS) for macular hole (MH) in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients—retrospective and observational study.

Vitreomacular adhesion has a few treatment options. This article tells you if watchful waiting, an injection, or surgery is right for your VMA.

Among retina surgeons, there is an ongoing debate around the value and necessity of face-down positioning after macular hole surgery. Historically, patients with macular hole surgery would be ...

Vitreomacular adhesion can lead to pathologic traction and macular hole. The standard treatment for severe, symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion is vitrectomy. Ocriplasmin is a recombinant protease w ...

In a new study, stem cell therapy showed promise at treating small gaps in the macula, the central part of the eye's retina, which can cause distorted or blurred vision.

There are three stages to a macular hole: stage 1 (foveal detachments), stage 2 (partial-thickness holes), and stage 3 (full-thickness holes).