The role of the vitreous in macular hole formation

W. E. Smiddy

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-374203-2.00267-0

The role of the vitreous in macular hole formation

W. E. Smiddy

Ophthalmology

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Abstract

Study of the pathogenesis of macular holes has been stimulated by the therapeutic opportunities that vitrectomy has offered. Initially thought to be due to anomalous separation of the vitreous from the central fovea, clinical observations and newer imaging modalities have demonstrated a more intricate and varied mechanism. Especially valuable has been the study of cases that appear to be precursor lesions by virtue of vitreofoveal attachments. Probably, there are several processes that jointly direct macular hole formation.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of the Eye
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	187-191
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123742032
ISBN (Print)	9780123741981
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374203-2.00267-0
State	Published - Jan 1 2010

Keywords

Macular cysts
Macular hole
Retina
Traction
Trauma
Vitrectomy
Vitreous

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine(all)

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