Title of article :
Closure of Recalcitrant Macular Hole after Choroidal Neovascularization
Author/Authors :
Ilhan, Cagri Department of Ophthalmology - Hatay State Hospital, Hatay, Turkey , Citirik, Mehmet Department of Ophthalmology - University of Health Sciences - Ankara Ulucanlar Eye Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
Abstract :
Purpose: To report the closure of a recalcitrant macular hole (MH) following the development of choroidal neovascularization.
Methods: A 67‑year‑old female patient in this case report was diagnosed with a MH and operated twice, but anatomical closure of MH could
not be achieved. The patient was followed up without further treatment, as she rejected any additional procedure.
Results: Six months later, a lesion consistent with choroidal neovascularization appeared in the central macula, and the recalcitrant MH closed
spontaneously. The MH defect remained closed in the following years.
Conclusion: Besides being a new example of the presence of choroidal neovascularization after MH surgery, the most important aspect of
this case report is to report the closure of a recalcitrant MH following the development of choroidal neovascularization.
Keywords :
Choroidal neovascularization , Macular hole , Vitrectomy
Journal title :
Journal of Current Ophthalmology