Anatomic and functional results of vitrectomy and long-term intraocular tamponade for stage 2 macular holes.

Purpose: To investigate the results of pars plana vitrectomy combined with long-term intraocular tamponade in patients with a stage 2 macular hole.

Methods: In a retrospective study, 50 consecutive eyes operated on for stage 2 macular hole were reviewed. The surgical technique included pars plana vitrectomy, separation of the posterior hyaloid, and intraocular tamponade with either 12.