Gas-less surgery for full-thickness macular holes
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way of doing surgery for a full-thickness macular hole, which is a hole in the center of the retina that affects central vision. The procedure uses a special gel to keep the eye stable, so the surgeon may not need to use gas during the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have an idiopathic full-thickness macular hole (a hole in the center of the retina that is not caused by another eye condition).
- The vision in the study eye must be good enough to be measured, so you have at least a certain level of sight.
- You have not had any previous surgery on the study eye, such as retinal surgery.
- You do not have high myopia (nearsightedness), meaning your prescription is not strongly negative (more than -6.00 diopters).
- You have not had certain eye problems in the study eye, such as a scar-like membrane, previous retinal tears, or inflammation inside the eye.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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