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What is the best time frame to intervene surgically for the management of traumatic macular hole, and what techniques should one consider?

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Traumatic macular holes differ from idiopathic holes as a moderate proportion may close spontaneously, particularly in younger patients and with smaller holes. Studies have quoted approximately 40+% spontaneous closure in traumatic macular holes compared to 5% for idiopathic macular holes. For this ...

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