We analysed the results of PPV combined with the silicone oil or expansive gas endotamponade of the retina by 12 patients. The etiology of the retinal detachment with a macular hole were: myopia in 8 cases, emetropia in 4 cases. Reattachment and functional results with visual acuity from 0.5/50 to 6/24 we found by all emetropic eyes. By myopic patients we found 87.5 % anatomical success during 40 months, functional result of these patients advises on the degenerative myopic changes.

        Key words: retinal detachment, macular hole