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PURPOSE: To investigate the role of combined phaco-vitrectomy surgery in the management of full-thickness macular holes. METHODS: Thirteen eyes with full-thickness macular holes had combined phacoemulsification cataract removal and vitrectomy surgery with instillation of 20% C2F6 gas. RESULTS: The mean duration of macular holes prior to surgery was 6.5 months. Eleven holes closed, 2 remained opened. All patients except one had an improvement in visual acuity. Laser treatment was performed to treat retinal breaks noted intraoperatively in 4 patients. CONCLUSION: Combined cataract and vitrectomy surgery for full-thickness macular holes enables good visibility during surgery. A large gas bubble can be obtained with excellent tamponade of the hole. Combined surgery prevents the patients having to return for cataract surgery.
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