• Eye Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China;
He Tao, Email: ht178933175@163.com
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Müller cells are glial cells of the retina, whose major processes cross the internal and external limiting membranes of the retina, maintaining the function and metabolism of retinal photoreceptors and neurons. Their structure and function are closely related to the development of macular hole (MH). Müller cells are involved in the formation and recovery of MH from the aspect of traction and protein, and their morphology and biological function also influence the regression of MH. The current treatment modality for MH is vitrectomy combined with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling, in which Müller cells play a dual role after ILM peeling in different stages of MH. And its potential to re-acquire a progenitor-like state following retinal injury with the ability to proliferate and generate new neurons making it a current research hot topic, which can be a reference and inspiration for clinical treatment.

Citation: Pan Yiji, He Tao. Research progress of Müller cell and macular hole. Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases, 2022, 38(10): 862-866. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn511434-20210319-00148 Copy

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