Microscope-Integrated Optical Coherence Tomography-Guided Autologous Full-Thickness Neurosensory Retinal Autograft...

To evaluate the feasibility and utility of microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography in patients undergoing full-thickness neurosensory retinal autograft for refractory macular hole (MH)-associated retinal detachment.

We analyzed two eyes of two patients who had undergone a neurosensory retinal autograft for large MH associated retinal detachment. Both cases had microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography-guided placement and sizing of the retinal autograft. Time taken for obtaining microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography images, morphology of the retinal autograft (intraoperative and postoperative), and anatomic and functional outcomes were noted.

The first case had optic disc pit-related maculopathy with a large MH and total retinal detachment. She had undergone a vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling elsewhere. The second patient had a treatment-naive large MH with total retinal detachment. Both patients underwent vitrectomy with microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography-guided autologous neurosensory retinal autograft placement and silicone oil tamponade. At 6 months and 3 months follow-up, respectively, both patients had closed MHs, attached retinas, and improvement in visual acuity.

Microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography provides intraoperative visualization of MHs and provides real-time feedback regarding dimensions of the retinal autograft, thus aiding in accurate sizing of the graft. This ensures that the autograft fits snugly in the MH, thereby restoring macular structure and improving visual acuity.