Surgical membranectomy with modified incision and capsulotomy microscissors for persistent pupillary membrane
Huiling Hu1, Danyao Nie1, Yunyun Zou1
1Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Hospital affiliated to Jinan University, School of Optometry, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
Annals of Palliative Medicine
|June 10, 2021
Summary
Surgical membranectomy effectively improved vision in patients with persistent pupillary membrane (PPM). Further treatment is necessary for amblyopic eyes following the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
- Pediatric Eye Care
Background:
- Persistent pupillary membrane (PPM) can impair vision.
- Surgical intervention aims to restore visual clarity.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate visual outcomes of surgical membranectomy for PPM.
- Assess complications associated with the modified surgical technique.
Main Methods:
- Surgical membranectomy using a modified limbal incision and capsulotomy microscissors.
- Comparison of uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) pre- and post-surgery.
- Evaluation of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in UCVA (0.23 to 0.36) and BCVA (0.32 to 0.56) post-surgery.
- No major complications such as endophthalmitis or corneal opacities were observed.
- Associated conditions included cataracts and amblyopia.
Conclusions:
- Modified surgical membranectomy is a safe and effective method for clearing the visual axis in PPM patients.
- Amblyopic eyes require additional treatment post-membranectomy.
