Why Do I Need Macular Hole Surgery

1. Why Do I Need Macular Hole Surgery? A macular hole is a condition where a small hole develops in the center of the retina. The retina is responsible for providing you with sharp vision. This part of the eye that is affected is called the macular, which is made up of nerve cells that provide you with sharp central vision, which you need for fine detail sights, such as reading and driving. When a macular hole develops, you suffer from a range of symptoms, including a dark area right in the center of your vision, along with blurred vision and distortion. The reason why some people develop a macular hole is a mystery, there is no firm reason. What is evident is that the majority of patients are sixty years or older and females are more likely to develop this condition than men. Macular holes are not related to macular degeneration. If you have a macular hole, then you have less than a twenty-five percent risk of developing one in your other eye. Macular holes are detected in an eye examination. Sometimes the ophthalmologist will carry out an optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan on the back of the eye to confirm if a hole is present. If the hole is found, then surgery is often recommended. Surgery aims to close the hole and improve your vision. Surgery is the only way to treat this eye condition. The majority of patients will experience improved vision after macular hole surgery, though there is a small percentage that does not have any improvement, even if the surgery goes ahead as expected and is completely uncomplicated. Patients that don't experience improvement after surgery have often had the macular hole for longer than a year. If you decide to go ahead with the surgery, you have a ninety-five percent change of the hole being closed successfully during the surgery. This is based on whether you comply with the post-surgical requirements, such as lying face down after surgery. The goal is to improve your vision. It is important to know that even after surgery, your vision will never be as good as it used to be prior to your macular hole symptoms starting. As with any surgery, there are risks associated with macular hole surgery that you need to be aware of. There is a risk of infection. Even though sterile techniques are used, there is a one in one thousand risks of infection. Bleeding is another risk. Bleeding is possible on any surgery performed on the eye. This can occur around the eye. Medications you take will be reviewed prior to surgery to ensure that you are not taking blood thinners, which can increase the risk of bleeding. When you opt for macular hole surgery, there is a five percent risk of a retinal tear or detachment. The retinal tear can result in the detachment, either during or after surgery. The eye is always thoroughly examined after surgery to ensure that no retinal tears are present. In the event there is a retinal tear present, it will be treated at the same time. A further risk is if you have cataracts in the eye with the macular hole. If you have not yet had cataract surgery, having a macular hole surgical procedure can accelerate the cataract growth. Macular hole surgery involves what is known as a vitrectomy. Advanced surgical equipment and techniques are used, which means three holes in the eye and using small instruments to remove the vitreous gel, a

2. jelly-like substance that fills the eye and gives it shape. The vitreous is replaced with natural fluid produced inside the eye. This surgery is a fast and common procedure carried out by an experienced ophthalmologist. About Us: Mahi Muqit is a leading consultant ophthalmologist, cataract and vitreoretinal surgeon at two private clinics in London, United Kingdom. He provides patients with superior service and support with a range of surgical procedures to meet their eyesight requirements. He has built up a solid reputation for his eye services in the London area as an expert eye doctor and surgeon offering surgical retina, medical retina and complex cataract surgery. He also offers surgery to patients suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Mahi Muqit is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. To find out more, visit https://www.retinasurgeon.uk.com/.