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Modified perfluorocarbon liquid/internal limiting membrane interface staining in myopic macular hole retinal
Alberto La Mantia1, Carlos Mateo2
19341Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy.
Purpose:
To demonstrate a modified technique of perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL)/internal limiting membrane (ILM) interface staining in patients affected by macular hole retinal detachment (MHRD) in the setting of high myopia.
Methods:
Two-surgeon retrospective case series and review of surgical videos with step-by-step technique analysis.
Results:
Our modified technique was proficiently employed to treat 9 highly myopic patients affected by MHRD. Successful staining and peeling of the ILM with the creation of an inverted flap was achieved in all cases. A limited number of dye injections required to stain the ILM was noted. No subretinal dye migration or other intra- and postoperative complications were recorded.
Conclusion:
Modified PFCL/ILM interface staining is a surgically efficient technique potentially reducing the risk of iatrogenic damage, including the toxicity of vital dyes to the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in myopic MHRD.
