Macular hole surgery is a procedure used to repair a hole in the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. The procedure involves removing the vitreous gel from the eye and using a gas bubble or silicone oil to push the macula back into place, allowing the hole to close and heal.

Macular hole surgery is typically recommended for patients with a full-thickness macular hole that affects vision. The surgery is often performed under local anesthesia and may require the patient to maintain a specific head position during recovery to aid healing.

Macular hole surgery can restore vision and prevent further damage to the macula, improving quality of life for patients with this condition.