A macular hole is when an opening forms in the middle of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It can lead to people having a blurry or black spot in the center of their vision. The ...

A macular hole may progress through four stages, each with different features. An early stage hole may resolve without treatment, while a later stage hole typically requires surgery. The macula is a ...

Human stem cell transplants successfully repaired macular holes in a monkey model, researchers report. After transplantation, the macular holes were closed by continuous filling of the space with ...