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Vitrectomy for Prevention of Macular Hole Study

Vitrectomy for Prevention of Macular Hole Study Abstract To the Editor. —I read with interest the letter and reply by Gass1 and Trempe,2 respectively, on the risk of developing a macular hole. In discussing vitrectomy for early stages of macular holes, Trempe states, "... this subject is in urgent need of a randomized study. Such a study would be greatly enhanced if Dr Gass were involved in its planning." I would like to remind Trempe and the readers of the Archives that such a study is under way, with Gass to serve as a consultant, as discussed in an editorial in the Archives.3 Contrary to some pervasive ideas, I believe that, at this time, there is no evidence whatsoever that vitreous surgery is beneficial in preventing macular holes. I encourage ophthalmologists to refer appropriate patients to participating centers, where study patients with symptomatic fellow eyes with stage 1 macular holes are randomized to undergo vitrectomy vs References 1. Gass JDM. Risk of developing macular hole . Arch Ophthalmol . 1991;109:610-611.Crossref 2. Trempe CL. In reply to: Gass JDM. Risk of developing macular hole . Arch Ophthalmol . 1991;109:611-612.Crossref 3. de Bustros S. Early stages of macular holes: to treat or not to treat . Arch Ophthalmol . 1990;108:1085-1086.Crossref 4. de Bustros S. Vitreous surgery for macular holes and related diseases . In: Ai E and Freeman WR, eds. Ophthalmology Clinics of North America . Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders Co; 1990;3:487-494. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

Vitrectomy for Prevention of Macular Hole Study

de Bustros, Serge
Archives of Ophthalmology , Volume 109 (8) – Aug 1, 1991
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Vitrectomy for Prevention of Macular Hole Study

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Abstract To the Editor. —I read with interest the letter and reply by Gass1 and Trempe,2 respectively, on the risk of developing a macular hole. In discussing vitrectomy for early stages of macular holes, Trempe states, "... this subject is in urgent need of a randomized study. Such a study would be greatly enhanced if Dr Gass were involved in its planning." I would like to remind Trempe and the readers of the Archives that such a study is under way, with Gass to serve as a...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1991 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0003-9950
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1538-3687
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10.1001/archopht.1991.01080080015003
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Abstract

Abstract To the Editor. —I read with interest the letter and reply by Gass1 and Trempe,2 respectively, on the risk of developing a macular hole. In discussing vitrectomy for early stages of macular holes, Trempe states, "... this subject is in urgent need of a randomized study. Such a study would be greatly enhanced if Dr Gass were involved in its planning." I would like to remind Trempe and the readers of the Archives that such a study is under way, with Gass to serve as a consultant, as discussed in an editorial in the Archives.3 Contrary to some pervasive ideas, I believe that, at this time, there is no evidence whatsoever that vitreous surgery is beneficial in preventing macular holes. I encourage ophthalmologists to refer appropriate patients to participating centers, where study patients with symptomatic fellow eyes with stage 1 macular holes are randomized to undergo vitrectomy vs References 1. Gass JDM. Risk of developing macular hole . Arch Ophthalmol . 1991;109:610-611.Crossref 2. Trempe CL. In reply to: Gass JDM. Risk of developing macular hole . Arch Ophthalmol . 1991;109:611-612.Crossref 3. de Bustros S. Early stages of macular holes: to treat or not to treat . Arch Ophthalmol . 1990;108:1085-1086.Crossref 4. de Bustros S. Vitreous surgery for macular holes and related diseases . In: Ai E and Freeman WR, eds. Ophthalmology Clinics of North America . Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders Co; 1990;3:487-494.

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Archives of Ophthalmology – American Medical Association

Published: Aug 1, 1991

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