title: [Macular holes that should not be operated].
abstract: The prognosis for macular holes has greatly improved since the advent of vitrectomy. Most improve both anatomically and functionally with effective treatment. However, some situations challenge the indication for surgery: old holes, large holes, and holes associated with retinal pathology.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU Saint Roch, Nice.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Susini
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gastaud
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019773:Epiretinal Membrane / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D012167:Retinal Perforations / Q000601:surgery*; D017211:Treatment Failure; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*