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Macular hole surgery without face-down positioning. A pilot study

P E Tornambe1, L S Poliner, K Grote

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Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Successful macular hole repair is achievable without face-down positioning. This approach offers a viable alternative for patients unable to maintain prone posturing, improving surgical eligibility.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration Research

Background:

  • Face-down positioning is a common but unproven method for macular hole closure.
  • Prone posturing presents significant challenges for patients with physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Complete vitreous gas fill may effectively tamponade macular holes regardless of head position.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if face-down positioning is essential for successful macular hole repair.
  • To evaluate an alternative surgical technique for macular hole closure.

Main Methods:

  • 33 patients (65-79 years) with Stage II-IV macular holes received surgery with a complete 15% C3F8 vitreous fill.
  • No patients underwent postoperative face-down positioning.

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  • Phakic patients (n=25) also underwent cataract extraction and intraocular lens insertion.

    • Main Results:

    • The overall success rate for macular hole closure was 85% (28/33 eyes) after one or more surgeries.
    • 48% of eyes achieved a visual acuity of 20/50 or better.
    • Preoperative hole duration did not impact closure rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Macular hole closure can be successful without face-down positioning.
    • This technique is a potential alternative for pseudophakic and phakic patients unable to maintain prone positioning.
    • Combining cataract surgery with macular hole repair is feasible for select patients.