Macular Hole

As the vitreous gel pulls away from the retina it can remain tethered to the central part of the retina (i.e., macula) causing vitreomacular traction. This traction can frequently progress to a macular hole. When this occurs, patients will often notice a sudden decrease or distortion in vision and a blind spot in their central vision. Treatment involves vitrectomy surgery with membrane peeling and insertion of a gas bubble in the eye to close the macular hole.