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Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology

ARVO: 2018

A New Approach to Managing Macular Holes?

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Macular holes have traditionally been thought to be secondary to vitreomacular traction. Recently, hydration of retinal tissue has been proposed as a potential contributing factor in the development of these breaks in the macula. In this summary of his ARVO presentation, Daniel Su, MD, discusses the use of topical aqueous suppression as a potential medical therapy for macular holes.

Posted: 5/01/2018

Keywords:

Macular Hole

A New Approach to Managing Macular Holes?

Macular holes have traditionally been thought to be secondary to vitreomacular traction. Recently, hydration of retinal tissue has been proposed as a potential contributing factor in the development of these breaks in the macula. In this summary of his ARVO presentation, Daniel Su, MD, discusses the use of topical aqueous suppression as a potential medical therapy for macular holes.

Posted: 5/01/2018

Keywords:

Macular Hole

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