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[Pars plana vitrectomy in epimacular membranes]
I Karel1, B Kalvodová, K Gergelyová
1II. ocní klinika 1. LF UK, Praha.
Ceskoslovenska Oftalmologie
|August 1, 1993
Summary
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) effectively treats epimacular membranes (EMM), significantly improving vision in 67% of cases. Best outcomes were seen in idiopathic EMM, while post-inflammatory and post-traumatic cases showed poorer results.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
Context:
- Epimacular membranes (EMM) significantly impair visual acuity.
- Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is the primary surgical intervention for EMM removal.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the outcomes of PPV in patients with EMM of various etiologies.
- To identify factors influencing visual acuity improvement after EMM removal.
Summary:
- The study analyzed 30 eyes undergoing PPV for EMM.
- Idiopathic EMM showed the best visual acuity improvement (67% success rate).
- Secondary EMM, particularly post-inflammatory and post-traumatic, had poorer functional results.
Impact:
- PPV is a successful treatment for EMM, with outcomes depending on the underlying cause and macular status.
- Preoperative assessment of the macula beneath dense EMM is crucial for prognosis.