[Scleral Pocket on the Posterior Pole and Treatment of Retinal Detachment Induced by a Macular Hole]

Microsurgery has enabled modifications in initial surgical technique for lamellar scleral pocket and patch pocket on the posterior pole in the treatment of retinal detachments associated with macular holes occurring in high myopic eyes. The new microsurgical technique, employing suitable surgical instruments, was employed in 17 retinal detachments associated with macular holes. Surgical success was achieved in 14 cases (82 p. cent). The advantages and the disadvantages of lamellar scleral pocket and patch pocket on the posterior pole are discussed.