Macular Hole

By VRMNY (DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN)

VRMNY (DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN)

United States

The Downtown ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally known leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases. The VRMNY retina doctors in the Lower Manhattan are world-recognized retina experts in difficult-to-diagnose and rare conditions. They offer the latest treatments for retinal diseases, focusing on treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal tears and detachments.
For more information about the Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, our doctors, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Richard F. Spaide, please contact our ophthalmology practice by number: 212-234-3367.

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With more modern advances in surgery, everything has changed. The incisions are very small and constructed in a way that sutures are not commonly used. The need for head down position has changed as well. It is common for patients to keep their face down for only a few days, although the size of the hole and other factors are considered when the actual recommendations for macular hole surgery are made by VRM doctors.

Generally the patient uses eye drops for 2 to 3 weeks after the macular hole repair surgery. Complications of the surgery include an approximately 1% chance of causing a retinal tear or detachment that would require additional surgery to repair. There is about a 1 in 2,000 to 3,000 chance of getting an infection in the eye, which would require antibiotics for treatment.

Vitrectomy surgery causes cataracts to form sooner in life, probably because of increased oxygen delivery to the lens. The outside part of the eye looks normal within a couple of weeks but the vision may take months to reach its final level. Most patients with macular hole surgery improve by about 3 lines of visual acuity. A more complete description of what to expect during the surgery for macular hole, the possible complications, and how to use medications after surgery will be related to you by your doctor at VRM.

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