Quantification of metamorphopsia using the MacuFlow test before and after vitreoretinal surgery

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Medical Technology

Background:

• Metamorphopsia is a visual distortion common in various vitreoretinal diseases.
• Accurate measurement of metamorphopsia is crucial for assessing treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the clinical utility of MacuFlow software in quantifying metamorphopsia.
• To assess the change in metamorphopsia before and after surgical intervention for vitreoretinal disorders.

Main Methods:

• A pilot study involving four patients with vitreoretinal disorders causing metamorphopsia.
• Collected data included visual acuity (VA), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and MacuFlow scores pre- and post-surgery.

Main Results:

• While VA and OCT parameters showed improvement post-surgery, they did not reach statistical significance.
• MacuFlow scores demonstrated a statistically significant improvement from a mean of 14.02 preoperatively to 5.4 postoperatively (p = 0.045).

Conclusions:

• MacuFlow software is clinically useful for quantifying metamorphopsia in patients with retinal diseases.
• This method shows promise for monitoring treatment outcomes and disease progression in patients experiencing metamorphopsia.