Macular Hole

Previous unsuccessful topical therapy does not affect outcomes in patients who undergo surgical macular hole repair, according to a study presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting.

When managing myopic traction maculopathy, the timing of surgery should be carefully evaluated, avoiding early or delayed intervention, according to a speaker at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting.

Healio’s articles from the American Society of Retina Specialists meeting have covered long-term improvements with Luxturna and macular hole closure rates with different pars plana vitrectomy techniques.

A 33-year-old man presented to the Tufts Medical Center emergency department after being assaulted 2 days prior.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Reoperation with inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique after primary failure leads to successful macular hole closure and visual acuity improvement in most cases, according to one specialist.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.— Autologous transplantation of the internal limiting membrane showed comparable rates of macular hole closure but better visual outcomes than retina expansion surgery at 24 months of follow-up.

A hybrid model of patient care, combining telemedicine and traditional face-to-face visits, may offer the best of both worlds, minimizing the risk for disease transmission while maximizing practicality and patient safety.

Two DRCR.net studies investigating pneumatic vitreolysis in vitreomacular traction and macular hole showed relatively good efficacy but were terminated before completion due to safety concerns.

Intraoperative OCT integration with 3D digital surgical visualization is feasible, with potential to minimize the need for accessory screens in the operating room while providing superior ergonomics, according to a presenter.