Tension on the retina can lead to a macular hole. They can also occur as a complication of other eye conditions including: eye disorders, such as high myopia (nearsightedness), macular pucker, and ...

and macular pucker. Combined surgery has visual outcomes comparable to sequential surgery. Yet combined surgery maximizes surgical visualization, offers more rapid visual rehabilitation ...

We used vitreous surgery to remove idiopathic epiretinal membranes from the macular area in 70 consecutive cases. The abnormal tissue was successfully removed in each case. Vision improved ...

Recurrence of epiretinal membranes was determined by new appearance of epiretinal tissue or abnormal sheen of the central retina. The preoperative findings, best postoperative and final visual acuity ...

The retina specialists at OHSU Casey Eye Institute treat a broad spectrum of sight-threatening conditions of the retina and vitreous. All of our doctors are board certified and have completed ...

Patients requiring vitrectomy for macular hole, macular pucker, and diabetic retinopathy often have coexisting cataract. Cataract formation is one of the most common sequelae following vitrectomy.