Macular hole and macular pucker surgery with special emphasis on reoperations

Abstract

Chromodissection in vitreo-retinal surgery], have greatly improved patient outcomes. There are, however, risks associated with these procedures, and on rare occasions there can be much worse vision following surgery than preoperatively. This chapter will review the current concepts of pathogenesis and surgical management of macular holes and macular pucker. Special emphasis will be placed on failed cases and reoperations.