Statistics and Associations
- Risk factors: macular swelling, macular traction, trauma, idiopathic
- 10-20% chance of developing macular hole in fellow eye
Management
- Amsler grid for daily monitoring
- No treatment for mild macular holes due to the possibility of spontaneous closure
- Surgical intervention (PPV with membrane peel, air-fluid exchange, gas injection). Requires face down positioning for weeks
- Poor prognosis if macular hole has been present for one year