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Macular Hole

Macular Hole Treatment

Common questions asked by patients: How serious is a macular hole? Does a macular hole lead to blindness? What is the treatment for a hole in the macula? How does a macular hole happen? Visit us to prevent your vision loss.

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Macular Hole Treatment Near Me in Hamden, Norwalk, Trumbull, New Haven, Madison, and Fairfield CT
Macular Hole Treatment Near Me in Hamden, Norwalk, Trumbull, New Haven, Madison, and Fairfield CT
Macular Hole Treatment Near Me in Hamden, Norwalk, Trumbull, New Haven, Madison, and Fairfield CT
Macular Hole Treatment Near Me in Hamden, Norwalk, Trumbull, New Haven, Madison, and Fairfield CT

Macular holes develop when excessive traction develops in the center of the retina leading to a circular defect in the macular area. The tissue defect results in loss of vision and a central blind spot or area of distortion. Most holes develop as the result of abnormal separation of the vitreous gel from the retinal surface with age. Macular holes are more common in females than males and both eyes can be affected 10-20% of the time. Retina surgery (vitrectomy) has a high success rate in repairing macular holes with resultant improvement in vision. At the time of surgery, a gas bubble is placed into the back of the eye and some patients may need to position face down or looking down for up to a week to allow the hole to close. In select cases, medication injection with Jetrea (ocriplasmin) may be considered as an alternative to surgery.

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