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[Surgical treatment of subretinal neovascular membranes. Initial experience]
P Strmen1, J Hasa, P Precinský
1I. oftalmologická klinika FN a LF UK, Bratislava.
Abstract:
Since june 1992 to march 1993 we removed the subretinal neovascular membranes in 4 patients. In three of them, aged 72-75 years, the membrane was diagnosed by age-related macular degeneration. In 57-y. old woman the membrane originated presumable in an ethiologically uncleared choroiditis. In the last two patients we used technique after Thomas and Kaplan with special instruments from DORC. In one patients the visual acuity improved and in three patients remained same, or a little worse than before. The chirurgical removal of the subretinal neovascular membrane is an alternative mode in the treatment of these membranes.
Insights
Surgical removal of subretinal neovascular membranes was performed in four patients. While one patient experienced improved vision, the others had vision that remained stable or slightly worsened, indicating surgery as a potential treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
Background:
- Subretinal neovascular membranes (SNM) can cause vision loss.
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and choroiditis are potential causes of SNM.
Observation:
- Four patients underwent surgical removal of SNM between June 1992 and March 1993.
- Three patients had SNM secondary to AMD; one had SNM from presumed choroiditis.
- The Thomas and Kaplan technique with specialized DORC instruments was used in two patients.
Findings:
- One patient achieved improved visual acuity post-surgery.
- Three patients experienced no change or a slight decrease in visual acuity.
Implications:
- Surgical removal of SNM presents a potential therapeutic alternative.
- Further research is needed to optimize outcomes for SNM treatment.