What is macular hole?
A macular hole is an opening or small break in the macula of the eye. It is located in the center of the eye’s light-sensitive tissue called the retina. The macula provides sharp, central vision necessary for functions such as reading or driving.
How do members experience macular hole?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with macular hole*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for macular hole*
Who has macular hole on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 13 |