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[Macular hole surgery without postoperatory <> down positioning. Pilot study].

J L Guerrero-Naranjo1, C Cortés-Luna, V Morales-Cantón

  • 1Asociación para evitar la ceguera en México, Hospital Luis Sánchez Bulnes, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. guenarmx@yahoo.com.mx

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Macular hole surgery using phacoemulsification, vitrectomy, and intraocular gas achieved significant visual acuity improvement. This study demonstrates successful anatomical closure and vision recovery without requiring patients to maintain uncomfortable face-down positions post-surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Retinal Surgery

Background:

  • Macular hole surgery traditionally requires strict postoperative face-down positioning, which can be challenging for patients.
  • Phacoemulsification, vitrectomy, and intraocular gas tamponade are established techniques for macular hole repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess visual and anatomical outcomes of macular hole surgery (stages 3-4) using phacoemulsification, vitrectomy, and intraocular gas (perfluoropropane).
  • To evaluate the efficacy of this surgical approach without mandatory postoperative face-down positioning.

Main Methods:

  • 20 patients underwent phacoemulsification, intraocular lens implantation, vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling, and C3F8 gas tamponade.
  • Patients avoided supine positions for 15 days; fluid-gas exchange was performed if gas levels dropped below 50% within the first week.

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  • Visual acuity and macular hole closure were assessed at 1-year follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant improvement in visual acuity was observed (p=0.001).
    • Final visual acuity improved from a median of 0.06 to 0.10 (ETDRS).
    • Anatomical success rate was high, with 90% of macular holes closed postoperatively.

    Conclusions:

    • Macular hole surgery can yield good visual and anatomical results.
    • Effective visual recovery is achievable without the need for uncomfortable postoperative face-down positioning.