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.
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