Affiliation:
1. Department of Vitreo Retina, JPM Rotary Eye Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, India
Abstract
Macular hole has been associated with myriad ocular conditions, the most common being Idiopathic Macular hole followed by Traumatic Macular Hole, Myopic Macular Hole and many more. The etiology of idiopathic macular holes remains unclear despite a huge number of studies. The surgical intervention in the management of Macular Holes has undergone huge modifications over a period. This review article aims to analyze various surgical techniques and their outcomes. Newer surgical techniques like modifications in ILM flap techniques, scaffolding of Autologous flap with various glue materials, MH surgery in various special situations have been discussed vividly in this article. Recent advances in the surgical management of MH and their visual improvement and closure rates have been discussed thoroughly.