Full Thickness Macular Hole and Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling Study

A macular hole is a fairly common problem in the retina and is an important cause of loss of central vision. The aim of this study is to determine whether, in patients with a stage 2 or 3 full thickness macular hole (FTMH), peeling a very fine, transparent tissue that covers the surface of the retina, called the internal limiting membrane (ILM) during surgery is superior to non-ILM peeling macular hole surgery. The main outcomes are improvement in vision, achievement of macular hole closure, need for re-operation, health related quality of life (HRQOL) and cost effectiveness.