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Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology
Published in: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology 4/2018

01-07-2018 | Clinical Investigation

Two cases of repeating recurrences and spontaneous closures of macular holes in vitrectomized eyes

Authors: Takamasa Mori, Seiji Kitamura, Hirokazu Sakaguchi, Kohji Nishida, Masahito Ohji

Published in: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology | Issue 4/2018

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Abstract

Background

Three eyes of 2 cases had repeating recurrences and spontaneous closures of macular holes (MHs) after vitrectomy.

Cases

A 66-year-old man had rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) in his left eye and underwent vitrectomy with successful retinal reattachment. A full-thickness MH developed 1 year after the vitrectomy and spontaneously closed 1 month later. Opening and spontaneous closure of the MH recurred an additional 4 times over 7 years. An 80-year-old man had suffered intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation and underwent vitrectomy in his left eye. An MH developed in the eye 6 years and 3 months after the vitrectomy. Repeated opening and spontaneous closure of the MH occurred twice in the left eye. The same patient also suffered IOL dislocation and underwent vitrectomy in his right eye. An MH also developed in the right eye 2 years and 9 months after the vitrectomy. Repeated opening and spontaneous closure of the MH occurred 3 times in the right eye.

Observations

The visual acuity was maintained at the last visit in both cases.

Conclusions

MHs in vitrectomized eyes can show repeated recurrence and spontaneous closure.
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Metadata
Title
Two cases of repeating recurrences and spontaneous closures of macular holes in vitrectomized eyes
Authors
Takamasa Mori
Seiji Kitamura
Hirokazu Sakaguchi
Kohji Nishida
Masahito Ohji
Publication date
01-07-2018
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0021-5155
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2246
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10384-018-0596-3

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