A macular hole is the formation of a hole in the macula, the central region of the retina. As a highly sensitive layer of tissue responsible for translating light signals into vision, any damage to the retina causes vision loss. Furthermore, because the macula brings clear and detailed central vision, a hole in the macula can cause the loss of central sight and even full blindness. Thus, early intervention provides the best chance of recovering central vision.
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TRAUMATIC MACULAR HOLE
Traumatic macular hole formation occurs when a traumatic ocular injury causes a hole to form in the macula.