title: Diagnosis and management of macular holes.
abstract: A macular hole is an important clinical entity which the practicing optometrist may encounter during the course of examination. The vast majority of macular holes are idiopathic, however, there is a wide array of macular disorders which may stimulate a true macular hole. A case report of bilateral idiopathic macular holes is presented with a discussion and differential diagnosis to assist clinicians in effectively managing this anomaly.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Kegarise
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008266:Macula Lutea; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012167:Retinal Perforations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014787:Vision Tests; D014785:Vision, Ocular; D014822:Vitreous Body