Challenging Full-Thickness Macular Hole

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Frederic Aissani, MD, shares a challenging case in which a 63-year-old patient presented with a large full-thickness macular hole. Though the patient was contraindicated for general anesthesia, Dr. Aissani performs a combined surgery to implant and IOL and repair the macular hole.

Posted: 2/28/2023

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Macular Hole

Challenging Full-Thickness Macular Hole

Frederic Aissani, MD, shares a challenging case in which a 63-year-old patient presented with a large full-thickness macular hole. Though the patient was contraindicated for general anesthesia, Dr. Aissani performs a combined surgery to implant and IOL and repair the macular hole.

Posted: 2/28/2023

Keywords:

Macular Hole

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Nicholas Mayfield

3 years ago

Thanks for posting the case! It is nice to see "real world" retinal cases, with the issues that you described. Unfortunately, not every patient can be still during surgery. Great job, and I am glad the patient is happy with the outcome.

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