Purpose: To describe a new technique for the secondary repair of persistent full-thickness macular holes (FTMHs). Methods: This series evaluated 3 cases of a persistent FTMH after pars plana vitrectomy, internal limiting membrane peeling, and 20% sulfur hexafluoride gas tamponade. After at least 4 weeks (mean, 36.3; range, 32-40) of unsuccessful topical treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, an intravitreal dexamethasone implant was injected. Results: The intravitreal dexamethasone implant led to anatomic closure and visual improvement in all 3 cases over a 3-month follow-up. Conclusions: An intravitreal dexamethasone implant could be considered in the management of selected cases of persistent FTMH. Further studies and a consistent number of cases are needed to fully understand the role of intravitreal dexamethasone implants in persistent FTMHs.
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