Ines Buallagui, Z. A. Rozanova, N. I. Khramenko, S. B. Slobodianyk, O. Iu. Terletska, M. M. Umanets

Idiopathic macular hole (IMH) is a full-thickness defect of the retina in the foveal area (from the internal limiting membrane to the outer segments of photoreceptors), accompanied by significant visual acuity reduction. IMH occurs with a frequency of 3.3% in individuals over the age of 55 years. The highest incidence of IMH occurs in the seventh decade of life, and women are affected nearly three times more often.

In the study, the functional status of the macula was assessed using multifocal electroretinography and central perimetry in patients with idiopathic macular hole (IMH) before and after vitrectomy, employing both conventional and foveo-sparing techniques for internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling.