Complications After Macular Hole Surgery

May 06, 2021 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My eye is painful and uncomfortable. My doctor said I need macular hole surgery, but I’m concerned about potential complications and would like to ask in advance: What are the possible complications of macular hole surgery?

Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Wenbo
Hello, Complications following macular hole surgery include: First, short-term postoperative symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and tearing. Second, failure of the macular hole to close—a relatively common occurrence. Third, if only a vitrectomy for the macular hole is performed, cataract formation—or accelerated cataract progression—may occur postoperatively; in some patients, intraocular pressure fluctuations may also develop after surgery. We hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!