Spontaneous Closure of Large Base Idiopathic Full Thickness Macular Hole
- Author:
Nurul Ain S
1
;
Norshamsiah MD
;
Safinaz MK
;
Bastion MLC
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case report
- Keywords:
macular holes;
optical coherence tomography;
vitrectomy
- From:Medicine and Health
2018;13(1):232-236
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Spontaneous closure of idiopathic full thickness macular hole is a rare case as it occurs in only 3.5% while awaiting vitrectomy surgery. There are few pathologies associated with it such as vitreomacular traction (VMT) and posterior vitreous detachment. We report a case in a 74-year-old man who presented with right eye painless, progressive blurring of vision with idiopathic stage 4 full thickness macular hole which was confirmed on optical coherence tomography. It closed spontaneously after sometimes while waiting for surgery. It is important to monitor closely for the possibility of spontaneous closure based on the optical coherence tomography findings.
