Successful Surgical Repair and Good Visual Outcome of a Recurrent Macular Hole of Seven Years Duration

Abstract

Purpose

To report anatomical closure and visual improvement in a patient with seven-year history of recurrent macular hole.

Methods

A 68-year-old woman underwent vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade for a seven-year old recurrent macular hole.

Results

Macular hole closed and visual acuity improved form 20/400 to 20/60 at 12 months follow-up.

Conclusions

The eyes with very-long standing macular holes may be considered for surgery. Predictors of successful visual outcome after surgery in very-long standing macular holes should be studied in larger series.