BACKGROUND: Macular holes have been described in association with benign vascular tumours of the retina. However, their successful treatment has not been reported. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Three patients with macular holes associated with retinal vascular tumours had vitrectomy, peeling of the internal limiting membrane, and intraocular gas tamponade. RESULTS: In all three cases, the macular holes were successfully closed, and the visual acuity improved. CONCLUSION: Macular holes associated with benign retinal vascular tumours respond to conventional macular hole surgical techniques.
BACKGROUND: Macular holes have been described in association with benign vascular tumours of the retina. However, their successful treatment has not been reported. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Three patients with macular holes associated with retinal vascular tumours had vitrectomy, peeling of the internal limiting membrane, and intraocular gas tamponade. RESULTS: In all three cases, the macular holes were successfully closed, and the visual acuity improved. CONCLUSION: Macular holes associated with benign retinal vascular tumours respond to conventional macular hole surgical techniques.