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. 2003 Jun;23(3):421-4.
doi: 10.1097/00006982-200306000-00028.

Macular hole genesis: the hydration theory

Paul E Tornambe  1
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Macular hole genesis: the hydration theory

Paul E Tornambe. Retina. 2003 Jun.

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography 3 images and a simple model suggest macular hole formation may be due to a defect in the inner retina with secondary vitreous fluid accumulation into the middle and outer retinal tissue.

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