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I have a macula hole in my right eye for the past 3 years. it is known as lamaral macula. can anything be done about it?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kalt answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Lamellar mac. hole: A lamellar or partial thickness macular hole usually does not require treatment. It may cause some distortion or decrease in your best possible vision it can sometimes spontaneously resolve. Surgery is not usually needed as in a full thickness macular hole. You should be followed by a retinal specialist to get the best advice for your particular situation.

Answered 9/20/2015

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Yes: I'd your vision is worsening or mor distorted, you should have a retinal specialist evaluate your macula. An spectral domain oct exam can elucidate whether the lamellar macular hole is advancing. Surgical treatment is available. There is even a possible ( yet to approved) injectable medication that may benefit some kinds of impending macular holes.

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Dr. Colin McCannel answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Depends: A lamelar macular hole may benefit from surgery if the vision is affected. In the past surgery was not thought to be helpful for this condition. However, that has changed in recent years. However, whether surgery is appropriate is a complex decision that is best made by a retina specialist that operates on this condition.

Answered 9/20/2015

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Yes and No: A lamellar macular hole is a partial thickness hole likely associated with relatively good vision. Depending on the decrease in vision, surgery can be considered but so can observation. Many times these lamellar holes remain stable for years and the risk outweighs the benefit of surgery when the vision is good.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Yes: A lamellar macula hole can be often repaired with surgery but in many cases they can remain stable with good vision and surgery isn't necessary.

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