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The surgery used for macular hole treatment is called a vitrectomy. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look this type of surgery, including information on its risks and its potentially challenging recovery process. ... During macular hole surgery (vitrectomy), a bubble containing a mixture of air and gas...
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eyes.emedtv.com/macular-hole/macular-hole-surgery.html
eyes.emedtv.com/macular-hole/macular-hole-surgery.html
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National Eye Institute's publication for people who are at higher risk for Macular Hole. ... A macular hole is a small break in the macula, located in the center of the eye's light-sensitive tissue called the retina. The macular provides the sharp, central vision we need for reading, driving, and seeing fine detail.
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www.nei.nih.gov/Health/macularhole/index.asp
www.nei.nih.gov/Health/macularhole/index.asp
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What is a macular hole? Treatment alternatives, surgery, recovery options. The eye contains a jelly-like substance called the vitreous. With age, the vitreous shrinks and pulls away from the surface of the retina. ... In very rare instances, trauma or other conditions lead to the development of a macular hole.
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www.naturaleyecare.com/diseases.asp?d_num=25
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What is a macular hole?; What causes a macular hole?; Who gets macular holes?; What are the treatment options?; Is treatment necessary?; What's involved in surgical treatment?; How safe is surgery?; Will treatment fully restore my vision?; Are there any complications from macular-hole surgery?; How long can I expect...
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www.swedish.org/body.cfm?id=586
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I found an equipment rental site on the Internet by searching for "macular hole." I rented a combination package consisting of the Daytimer, the Night timer, and a vitrectomy mirror. ... Manuel Olin offers an excellent account of his macular hole surgery and recovery on his personal web site at this link.
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www.mdsupport.org/archives/archives-macularhole.html
www.mdsupport.org/archives/archives-macularhole.html
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The best results with macular hole surgery occur when the procedure is done within 6 months to a year after the development of the hole. Most surgeons are reluctant to do the surgery if the hole has been present for over a year.
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www.djo.harvard.edu/site.php?url=/patients/pi/532
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Eye care information ... Macular holes were once considered an untreatable problem; however, because of advances in retinal surgery, many patients can be helped. It is possible for anyone to develop a macular hole, but they are most common among women about 60-70 years of age.
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www.stlukeseye.com/Surgical/MacularHole.asp
www.stlukeseye.com/Surgical/MacularHole.asp
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PURPOSE: We shortened the duration of prone positioning after macular hole surgery from one week to one day and evaluated the initial hole closure rate. ... The indication for surgery was eyes with the reported onset of symptoms within 6 months and without long-standing macular holes. Eyes which underwent retinal...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/11280875
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General Surgery ... Epiretinal Membrane [surgery] ... Retinal Perforations [surgery]
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/16732213
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