Macular hole Flashcards
1
Q
Macular hole definition
A
Small break in macula
Typically occur > 60 (Perimenopausal women)
2
Q
Symptoms of macular hole
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Blurred, distorted central vision
Metamorphopsia
Stage III: Most central and detailed vision can be lost
3
Q
Types of macular hole
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Foveal Detachment (Stage I)
Partial Thickness Holes (Stage II) - Lamellar Hole
Full-thickness hole (Stage III)
4
Q
Risk factors of a macular hole
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High myopia
Trauma
Retinal detachment
Macular pucker
5
Q
Treatment for macular hole
A
Vitrectomy + gas tamponade
6
Q
Risk/complications of surgery for macular hole
A
Increase in rate of cataract development
Retinal detachment
Infection
