Macular Surgery in Highly Myopic Eyes

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of macular surgeryMacular surgery in highly myopic eyes, focusing on anatomical features and surgical management techniques. Anatomical considerations include posterior staphylomaPosterior staphyloma, vitreous gel characteristics, and the internal limiting membraneInternal Limiting Membrane (ILM) in highly myopic eyes. Surgical management covers various conditions such as myopic traction maculopathyMaculopathy, including retinoschisis and lamellar macular holeLamellar macular hole, as well as full-thickness macular holeMacular hole with and without retinoschisis. Additionally, it discusses surgical techniques for retinal detachmentRetinal detachment secondary to full-thickness macular holeMacular hole, including pars plana vitrectomyPars plana vitrectomy and macular buckling. The chapter delves into important points to consider and surgical techniques specific to each condition, highlighting the nuances and challenges associated with macular surgeryMacular surgery in highly myopic eyes.