Varied manifestations involving the anterior and posterior segment of the eye can be seen following blunt trauma. Giant retinal tear (GRT) following trauma occurs most commonly at the equatorial region or anterior to the equator. GRT posterior to the equator is rare. We demonstrate the management of a case of a 21-year-old-male, who presented with sudden diminution of vision in the right eye following blunt-trauma with cricket ball. Examination revealed posterior-GRT, full thickness macular hole, rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage in the right eye. He was managed with vitrectomy, encircling scleral band, perfluorocarbon liquid assisted flattening of GRT, internal limiting membrane peeling, and endotamponade. Post-operatively his retina was attached and he achieved an ambulatory vision. This video highlights the surgical steps and the difficulties encountered during the management of this rare challenging case.
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