Vitrectomy with Internal Limiting Membrane Peel for Idiopathic Macular Hole

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Macular hole surgery in a patient with a stage 2 macular hole. The internal limiting membrane is peeled. A short acting gas was used (sulfur hexafluoride) and vision was 20/50 1 week after surgery. This surgery was done 1 month ago. Vision at 1 month visit was 20/40.

Posted: 9/24/2012

Keywords:

Macular Hole

Retina

Vitrectomy with Internal Limiting Membrane Peel for Idiopathic Macular Hole

Macular hole surgery in a patient with a stage 2 macular hole. The internal limiting membrane is peeled. A short acting gas was used (sulfur hexafluoride) and vision was 20/50 1 week after surgery. This surgery was done 1 month ago. Vision at 1 month visit was 20/40.

Posted: 9/24/2012

Keywords:

Macular Hole

Retina

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