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An untreated macular hole with adjacent choroidal neovascularization
Anne Spies1, Leonard V Messner
1The Illinoios Eye Institute, Illinois College of Optometry, 3241 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60616, USA. aspies@eyecare.ico.edu
Background:
Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) occurs in association with a variety of retinochoroidal disorders. However, it is not normally known to form after an untreated macular hole.
Case Report:
A 75-year-old black male presented with a 12-month history of visual loss in his right eye. Funduscopy showed a full-thickness macular hole in the right eye. No treatment was recommended because the decrease in vision appeared to be long standing. Fourteen months later, the patient was noted to have a subretinal hemorrhage superior to the macular hole. Fluorescein angiography revealed an adjacent choroidal neovascular membrane, and focal krypton laser photocoagulation was performed. Recurrent CNV was noted 6 months later, and additional photocoagulation was performed.
Discussion:
This case represents the 10th case reported of CNV with a full-thickness macular hole and only the second of a patient with an untreated macular hole and no other risk factors for CNV.