Table 4 Proposed CLOSE Study Group Surgical Classification for Macular Holes Based on the Minimum Linear Diameter (µm), Hole-Edge Configuration, Presence/Absence of Edematous Hole Edges, Macular Hole Index, Presence of Vitreomacular Traction, and Epiretinal Membrane

VMT

Focal/ Diffuse

 Small

 < 250

Cuff or flat

Yes/no

Yes/no

Yes/no

 Medium

 > 250 to ≤ 400

Cuff or flat

Yes/no

Yes/no

Yes/no

 Large

 > 400 to ≤ 550

Cuff or flat

Yes/no

Yes/no

Yes/no

 X-Large

 > 550 to ≤ 800

Cuff or flat

Yes/no

Yes/no

Yes/no

 XX-Large

 > 800 to ≤ 1000

Cuff or flat

Yes/no

Yes/no

Yes/no

 Giant

 > 1000

Cuff or flat

Yes/no

Yes/no

Yes/no