Partial-thickness macular hole in vitreomacular traction syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

Partial-thickness macular hole in vitreomacular traction syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

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Abstract Introduction Vitreomacular traction syndrome has recently been recognized as a distinct clinical condition.It may lead to many complications, such as cystoid macular edema, macular pucker formation, tractional macular detachment, and full-thickness macular hole formation.Case presentation We report a case of vitreomacular traction syndrome with eccentric traction at the macula and a partial-thickness macular hole in a FOOTIES 63-year-old Pakistani Punjabi man.The patient was evaluated using optical coherence tomography, and he underwent Swabs a successful pars plana vitrectomy.

After the operation, his foveal contour regained normal configuration, and his visual acuity improved from 20/60 to 20/30.Conclusions Pars plana vitrectomy prevents the progression of a partial thickness macular hole in vitreomacular traction syndrome.The relief of traction by vitrectomy restores foveal anatomy and visual acuity in this condition.