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Early postoperative recovery of idiopathic macular hole in a young adult

Gassmann, K. and Hasler, P. W. and Braun, B. and Prünte, C.. (2008) Early postoperative recovery of idiopathic macular hole in a young adult. Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, Vol. 225, H. 5. pp. 479-481.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic macular holes usually develop in the elderly. We report the case of a spontaneous macular hole in a 23-year-old man. HISTORY AND SIGNS: The patient noticed decreased central vision in his left eye since 5 days without any history of trauma or intraocular inflammation. On examination the best corrected visual acuity was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/50 in the left. Fundus biomicroscopy and OCT showed a full-thickness macular hole. Microperimetry demonstrated a scotoma within the macular hole. THERAPY AND OUTCOME: 2 months later the patient underwent pars plana vitrectomy, ILM-peeling with trypan blue staining and fluid-air exchange followed by face down positioning for 12 h a day for 2 days. On the 4th post-surgical day visual acuity was 20/32 and OCT showed a complete closure of the macular hole. During the further follow-up visual acuity in the left eye improved to 20/20. OCT examination showed a restored foveal depression, and microperimetry demonstrated an increased foveal sensitivity in the area of the previous scotoma. CONCLUSIONS: The aetiology of the macular hole in this patient is unclear. It is most likely an idiopathic macular hole in a young person. Post-surgical follow-up OCTs and microperimetry disclosed an early recovery of the foveal anatomy and function.
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Spezialfächer (Klinik) > Ophthalmologie USB
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Spezialfächer (Klinik) > Ophthalmologie USB
UniBasel Contributors:Prünte, Christian
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Thieme
ISSN:0023-2165
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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