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Spontaneous formation and closure of full thickness macular hole in a vitrecto-mised eye : a case report

Rajya Laxmi Gurung

    Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology : a Biannual Peer-Reviewed Academic Journal of the Nepal Ophthalmic Society : NEPJOPH
    |April 11, 2018
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    A rare case of spontaneous closure of a full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is presented. This finding offers new insights into macular hole pathogenesis and potential natural healing mechanisms.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Macular holes (MH) pathogenesis is often idiopathic, though trauma can cause secondary MH.
    • Macular holes following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) are rare, with few documented cases.
    • Spontaneous closure of traumatic MH is known, but rare for post-PPV FTMH.

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