Surgical treatment of recurrent macular hole

Abstract

Purpose. To present modern literature data on the methods and problems of the recurrent macular hole surgery. Material and methods. The literature sources of PubMed database and Russian publications, dating from 2010 till 2022, were analysed. Results. The most current methods of surgical treatment of refractory macular holes, theirs advantages and disadvantages, anatomic and functional results are described in this article. Conclusion. Each of the methods described for the treatment of recurrent macular hole is effective under certain conditions, however, the universal method of surgery should be sought. Key words: recurrent macular hole refractory macular hole, vitrectomy, surgical management