Surgery for idiopathic full-thickness macular holes within four months of symptom onset yields superior visual outcomes: Results from an Irish patient cohort.
Grace Anne McCabeSyed Bilal Hassan ZaidiMatthew M O'RiordanKevin P KennellyPublished in: Irish journal of medical science (2023)
FTMH repair surgery was safe and effective, with outcomes comparing favourably with published international studies. All patients benefited from surgery regardless of symptom duration, presenting VA or FTMH size. However, surgery performed within 4 months of symptom-onset was particularly beneficial, highlighting the need for prompt referral and surgery.
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