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Vitrectomy Surgery | Why
Facedown Recovery | Macular Hole | Retinal
Detachment/Torn Retina | Links
The Macula, which is a specialized area of the retina, is responsible
for clear, detailed vision. A macular hole is an abnormal opening which,
forms in the center of the macula over weeks to months.
Macular holes are in most cases caused by one of the following problems:
• The vitreous jelly within the eye pulls on the macula until it
tears.
• Scar tissue on top of the retina can cause a macular hole.
The effective known treatment to close a macular hole and improve vision
is vitrectomy surgery. During the vitrectomy surgery the vitreous jelly
that pulls on the retina is removed and in most cases the eye is filled
with a gas bubble. This gas bubble will slowly dissolve after surgery.
In order for the hole to close, the patient must maintain a facedown position
for several weeks following surgery to keep the gas bubble in contact
with the macula. A successful result is often dependent upon how well
the facedown positioning is maintained.
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What
Is A Macular Hole?