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A macular hole is a full-thickness defect of retinal tissue involving the anatomic fovea of the eye.<\/p>\n

There are various causes of macular hole: it can be idiopathic or due to trauma, accidental foveal burns with laser, long-standing cystoid macular edema and myopia.<\/p>\n

The underlying pathophysiology for the formation of these holes is not well understood although epiretinal membrane formation, vitreous traction and hydraulic forces may play a role in a few cases. The anteroposterior and \u201ctangential\u201d vitreous traction on the fovea may be a primary cause off macular holes in the majority of cases.<\/p>\n

Differential Diagnosis<\/p>\n