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    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal imaging
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    • The macula is a common site for vitreoretinal disorders.
    • Advancements in imaging technologies like scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) have improved visualization of the vitreoretinal interface.
    • Previous understanding of vitreous anatomy, particularly the premacular vitreous, was limited.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the detailed anatomy of the premacular vitreous using SEM and slit-lamp biomicroscopy.
    • To elucidate the mechanism of various vitreoretinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, epimacular membrane, and macular holes, based on novel anatomical findings.
    • To utilize time-domain and swept-source OCT to visualize and understand the evolution and structure of the posterior precortical vitreous pocket (PPVP) and its relation to retinal pathologies.

    Summary:

    • SEM revealed significant vitreoretinal attachment at the fovea, suggesting the vitreous cortex as a potential origin for epiretinal membranes.
    • Discovery of the posterior precortical vitreous pocket (PPVP) in eyes without posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).
    • Clinical studies demonstrated that the PPVP's structure influences the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy (macular traction, cystoid macular edema), idiopathic epimacular membrane (IEM), and macular hole formation (tangential contraction of premacular cortex).
    • OCT imaging confirmed the PPVP's boat shape and its connection to Cloquet's canal, providing structural evidence for previous hypotheses.

    Impact:

    • Provides a novel anatomical basis for understanding vitreoretinal diseases.
    • Explains the mechanisms behind macular traction, cystoid macular edema, IEM, and macular hole formation.
    • Highlights the clinical significance of the PPVP in ophthalmology and suggests potential targets for future therapeutic interventions.