Vitrectomy for the treatment of retinal detachment due to macular holes

ABSTRACT

Nineteen consecutive cases of retinal detachment due to macular holes were treated by the modern technique of vitrectomy and air tamponade between Jan.1984. Feb. 1985. In 15 cases the retina remained attached during follow up periods ranging from one to 13 months. This simple technique emphasized the rote of vitreomacular adhesions in the pathogenesis of retinal detachment due to macular holes, It has the advantage of preserving the macula rather than destroying it by previous surgical procedurs