This work aims to discuss the case of a 32-year-old man with diabetic macular edema (DME) who underwent successful treatment of a full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) with a single dose of aflibercept.
Methods:
A case report is presented.
Results:
A 32-year-old man with reduced vision and DME in the right eye was found to have a FTMH. The patient was scheduled for pars plana vitrectomy; however, following a single dose of intravitreal aflibercept, the FTMH closed and the patient avoided surgical intervention.
Conclusions:
FTMH formation in DME is a rare complication that typically requires surgical intervention. We present a case of FTMH closure after a single dose of intravitreal aflibercept, which to our knowledge is the first of its kind. This report highlights the importance of considering conservative treatment initially to avoid surgery.
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