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Posttraumatic giant macular hole.

Sergio E Hernandez-Da Mota¹

¹Clinica David, Unidad Oftalmologica, Morelia, México.

Case Reports in Ophthalmology

|September 24, 2011

Summary

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This case report details an exceptionally large macular hole, measuring 1,920 μm, resulting from blunt ocular trauma in a young adult. Such large traumatic macular holes are rare, impacting visual acuity long-term.

Keywords:

Giant macular hole Trauma

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Ophthalmology
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Blunt ocular trauma can cause significant visual impairment, including macular alterations.
Macular holes, particularly large ones, are uncommon sequelae of such injuries in young individuals.

Observation:

A 32-year-old female presented with persistent decreased visual acuity in her right eye.
The patient reported a history of blunt force trauma (fist impact) to the affected eye 10 years prior.

Findings:

High-resolution imaging confirmed an exceptionally large macular hole, approximately 1,920 micrometers in diameter.
Diagnostic modalities included clinical photography, fluorescein angiography, and optical coherence tomography.

Implications:

This case highlights an unusually large variant of traumatic macular hole, emphasizing the potential for delayed and severe visual consequences.
Understanding the spectrum of ocular trauma effects is crucial for managing these rare but significant visual impairments.