A macular hole is when an opening forms in the middle of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It can lead to people having a blurry or black spot in the center of their vision. The ...

To assess whether there were any differences in patient presentation, morphological and functional features as well as surgical treatment for full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) during the lockdown ...

A macular hole may progress through four stages, each with different features. An early stage hole may resolve without treatment, while a later stage hole typically requires surgery. The macula is a ...

There's a new way doctors are saving sight without surgery. Doctors say one common reason for vision loss is macular holes. They happen when fibers in the eye pull away and tear the retina. People ...

A total of 24 eyes from 24 participants were included, consisting of 6 males (25%) and 18 females (75%). The mean age of the subjects was 63.96 ± 10.26. The mean BCVA was 0.828 ± 0.270 logMAR units ...

Management of recurrent macular holes after surgery is also challenging. For retinal degenerative diseases, cell-based therapy is a promising strategy for restoring visual function. Although retinal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Previous unsuccessful topical therapy does not affect outcomes in patients who undergo surgical macular hole ...

Human stem cell transplants successfully repaired macular holes in a monkey model, researchers report October 3 rd in the journal Stem Cell Reports. After transplantation, the macular holes were ...

A retinal tear can lead to a dangerous condition called retinal detachment, which is an emergency. Symptoms of a retinal tear include flashes, floaters, and blurry vision. Treatment often includes ...