Macular Holes

The eye is full of a jelly-like material, called vitreous. As people age, the vitreous gel in the eye shrinks and pulls away from the retina. This is a natural part of aging and usually this occurs without consequence. However, in a small number of cases, the vitreous gel pulls strongly enough on the retina that it causes a hole. Unfortunately, this hole is usually located directly over the center of the vision (the macula), which results in blurring and distortion.

Bascom Palmer advantage for patients with a macular hole

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute surgeons were among the first to perform macular hole surgery, dating back to 1991. Much of the framework of knowledge of pathogenesis, diagnostic methodology, and classification was laid at this institute. Because of this early experience, we continue to perform treatment on a high volume of patients. This allows us to make accurate observations and conclusions regarding the most effective diagnostics and treatment.