Macular Hole

VRMNY (DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN)

Description: It is composed of 99% water, some chemicals to create the gel, and long protein fibers. As we age the vitreous begins to shrink. The jelly starts to break down and the protein fibers start to aggregate. In most people the vitreous eventually separates from the retina in a process called posterior vitreous detachment. In some people the vitreous may remain adherent to the central portion of the macula and pulling by the vitreous can cause bad things to happen to the macula. Chronic pulling, or traction, on the macula can cause the macula to become distorted or stretched. In some people the force of the traction exceeds the mechanical strength of the macula and a hole can form. Macular holes are typically very small – smaller in diameter than a pin. However the macula is very important for sharp vision and even a very small hole can cause important visual problems. The vision is generally decreased and distorted. The curious aspect of macular holes is that they don’t heal themselves. If someone had their ears pierced, but didn’t wear an earring the hole would close. Only the smallest macular holes can close without surgery and even then the chance is low. The retina is really a type of brain tissue, and brain tissue doesn’t heal well. The steps naturally taken by the body to heal a macular hole can make it get larger over time. Read More:https://www.vrmny.com/conditions/macular-hole/ Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York 110 Lafayette St, Suite 502 New York, NY 10013 Tel #212-234-3367 212-861-9797 Fax:212-628-0698 EN URL:https://www.vrmny.com/ ES URL:https://www.vrmny.com/es/ https://www.vrmny.com/locations/downtown-manhattan/ Location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/QT1BMFr3djLXn6427 Nearby Locations: Lower Manhattan, Little Italy, Chinatown, Civic Center, Tribeca, SoHo 10002, 10007, 10012, 10013 Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Address: 110 Lafayette St, Suite 502 New York, NY 10013

Website: https://www.vrmny.com/locations/downtown-manhattan/

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 212-234-3367

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