Macula Hole

A macula hole is a small break in the center of the retina (macula). The macula is the central part of the eye that progresses what you see directly in front of you (your central vision).

Macula hole symptoms

Macula hole symptoms may include:

• Blurring

• Distortion (small lines appearing wavy)

• A dark spot in the central vision

• Causes of Macula Hole

Age-related degeneration is one of the most common causes of macular holes, as it can result in weaker and more fragile tissue that is more susceptible to tears or holes. They occur primarily in patients aged between 60 and 80 years old, affect women more frequently than men, and appear at a younger age in myopic eyes (nearsightedness). If a macular hole develops in one eye, there is a 5% to 15% risk of one developing in the other eye.

Other factors that may contribute to the development of a macular hole include injury or trauma, vitreous traction, diabetic eye disease, epiretinal membrane, chronic eye inflammation (uveitis), or retinal detachment.

Treatment options for Macular hole

If you are looking for surgical treatment options for Macula Hole, schedule a consultation with Prof. Marco Mura at the Department of Ophthalmology Arcispedale Sant’Anna in Ferrara or at Casa di Cura Toniolo in Bologna, Italy.