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Macular hole surgery using vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling and C3F8 tamponade, without face-down posturing, achieved an 81.3% anatomic closure rate and improved visual acuity. This method offers a safe and effective alternative to traditional posturing techniques.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Retinal Surgery

Background:

  • Macular holes are a common cause of vision loss.
  • Traditional treatment for macular holes involves vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling and gas tamponade, often requiring strict face-down posturing.
  • Postoperative face-down positioning can be uncomfortable and challenging for patients, potentially impacting compliance and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling and C3F8 tamponade for macular hole repair without postoperative face-down posturing.
  • To assess the rates of macular hole closure and visual acuity improvement in patients managed without face-down positioning.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 208 eyes undergoing pars plana vitrectomy with trypan blue-assisted internal limiting membrane peeling and C3F8 tamponade.
  • Patients did not undergo any face-down posturing after surgery.
  • Macular hole closure was assessed using biomicroscopy and optical coherence tomography at multiple postoperative intervals (1 day, 1 week, 3 months, 12 months).
  • Preoperative and final visual acuity were compared using Snellen charts.

Main Results:

  • The study included 208 eyes with idiopathic macular holes.
  • The overall anatomic macular hole closure rate was 81.3%.
  • Mean preoperative visual acuity of 20/200 improved significantly to a final visual acuity of 20/40 (P = 0.00017).

Conclusions:

  • Combined phacovitrectomy without face-down posturing is an effective and safe surgical approach for macular holes.
  • The use of a large, long-lasting gas bubble (C3F8) may eliminate the need for postoperative face-down positioning.
  • Eliminating the requirement for face-down posturing can enhance patient comfort, compliance, and overall acceptance of the surgical procedure.