Successful treatment of macular holes associated with peripheral retinal vascular tumours

Abstract

Background: Macular holes have been described in association with benign vascular tumours of the retina. However, their successful treatment has not been reported. Patients and methods: Three patients with macular holes associated with retinal vascular tumours had vitrectomy, peeling of the internal limiting membrane, and intraocular gas tamponade. Results: In all three cases, the macular holes were successfully closed, and the visual acuity improved. Conclusion: Macular holes associated with benign retinal vascular tumours respond to conventional macular hole surgical techniques.