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Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Hole Surgery
Some macular holes require treatment and some do not — our doctors have the training and experience to recognize the subtleties involved in this decision and make the right recommendation for you.
Treatment involves surgery called vitrectomy to remove the vitreous gel inside the eye and replace it with a salt solution. A dissolvable bubble is then placed to flatten the hole and hold the retina in place while you heal, spending much of the following days facedown.
Learn more about Stanford's Byers Eye Institute, including our Eye Surgery Center.