What is it about?
We describe a novel method for treatment of refractory macular holes. We performed a sub threshold Laser in refractory Macular Hole that did not closed with ILM peeling and gas surgery in uncooperative patient. The hole is closed and the visual acuity improved.
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Why is it important?
This technique is less invasive then traditional surgical management. This is the first case of using Sub-threshold laser for this indication.
Perspectives
Future studies are required to better understand the efficacy and saftey profile of this technique.
Sunil Ruparelia
Dalhousie University
I hope this case will add more options for treating recurrent Macular Hole.
Efraim Berco
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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This page is a summary of: Combined Subthreshold Laser with Push-Pull Fluid Exchange for Treatment of Refractory Macular Hole, Case Reports in Ophthalmology, November 2022, Karger Publishers,
DOI: 10.1159/000527108.
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