Epi-macular holes: a cause of decreased vision in the elderly

The development of epi-macular holes in the elderly represent a maculopathy which resembles senile macular hole and surface wrinkling retinopathy. Clinically it is most likely a sub-type of surface wrinkling retinopathy in which a hole forms in the epi-macular membranes. The findings in 11 patients with this condition are described.