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Measurement of Carotenoids in Perifovea using the Macular Pigment Reflectometer
Published on: January 29, 2020
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[Surgery of large and persistent macular holes]
Christos Haritoglou1, Armin Wolf2, Joachim Wachtlin3,4
1Augenklinik Herzog Carl Theodor, Nymphenburger Str. 43, 80335, München, Deutschland. christos.haritoglou@med.uni-muenchen.de.
Summary
Macular hole surgery achieves high success for small holes. For larger holes, innovative techniques like tissue transplantation or retinal detachment induction show promise for improved outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
Background:
- Standard macular hole surgery (vitrectomy, ILM peeling, gas tamponade) is highly effective for holes <400µm.
- Success rates decline for larger macular holes (>400µm).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and discuss alternative surgical techniques for large macular holes.
- To explore methods improving anatomical and functional outcomes in challenging cases.
Main Methods:
- Review of established and novel surgical approaches for macular hole repair.
- Discussion of techniques including inner limiting membrane (ILM) flaps, free flaps, tissue transplantation (retinal, lens capsule, amniotic membrane), and induced retinal detachment.
Main Results:
- Standard surgery yields >90% closure for small holes.
- Larger holes present challenges, necessitating advanced techniques.
- Novel methods aim to enhance closure rates and visual function in large macular holes.
Conclusions:
- While standard surgery is effective for small macular holes, larger defects require advanced techniques.
- Tissue transplantation and induced retinal detachment are promising strategies for improving outcomes in large macular holes.
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