Factors affecting anatomical and visual outcome after macular hole surgery: findings from a large prospective UK cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To reassess the definition of a large macular hole, factors predicting hole closure and post-surgery visual recovery.

Design

Database study of 1483 primary macular hole operations. Eligible operations were primary MH operations treated with a vitrectomy and a gas or air tamponade. Excluded were eyes with a history of retinal detachment, high myopia, previous vitrectomy or trauma.

Results

A higher proportion of operations were performed in eyes from females (71.1%) who were 'on average' younger (p < 0.001), with slightly larger holes (p < 0.001) than male patients. Sulfur hexafluoride gas was generally used for smaller holes (p < 0.001). From 1253 operations with a known surgical outcome, successful hole closure was achieved in 1199 (96%) and influenced by s

SUBMITTER: Steel DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7852599 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature