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Submacular surgery trials update.

Thomas W Stone1, Paul Sternberg

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Submacular surgery offers a viable treatment for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Ongoing trials evaluate its safety and efficacy for various causes of CNV.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Submacular surgery, first reported in the late 1980s, is a therapeutic approach for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV).
  • Refinements in patient selection and surgical techniques have improved its safety and efficacy, establishing it as an alternative to natural history and existing treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate submacular surgery for exudative and hemorrhagic subfoveal CNV in age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
  • To assess submacular surgery for exudative subfoveal CNV in ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (OHS) and idiopathic causes.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical trials.
  • The Submacular Surgery Trials (SST) encompass these evaluations.
  • Patient recruitment is complete, with ongoing safety and efficacy monitoring.

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Main Results:

  • The trials are designed to provide robust data on the outcomes of submacular surgery.
  • Continuous monitoring by a Data and Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC) ensures patient safety and trial integrity.

Conclusions:

  • Submacular surgery is a developing therapeutic option for specific subfoveal CNV conditions.
  • The SST trials are crucial for establishing the role of submacular surgery in managing these retinal diseases.