TY - JOUR. T1 - Vitrectomy for idiopathic epiretinal membranes causing macular pucker. AU - De Bustros, Serge. AU - Thompson, John T.. AU - Michels, Ronald G.. AU - Rice, Thomas A.. AU - Glaser, Bert M.. PY - 1988. Y1 - 1988. N2 - We used vitreous surgery to remove idiopathic epiretinal membranes from the macular area in 70 consecutive cases. The abnormal tissue was successfully removed in each case. Vision improved postoperatively in 61 eyes (87%), remained unchanged in six eyes (9%), and worsened in three eyes (4%). However, at the time of final examination vision was improved in only 47 eyes (67%), primarily because of the occurrence or progression of nuclear sclerosis, which occurred in 38 of 60 phakic eyes (63%). Four preoperative factors were associated with final visual acuity of 20/60 or better: (1) initial vision of 20/100 or better, (2) shorter preoperative duration of blurred vision, (3) thin epiretinal membrane, and (4) absence of traction retinal detachment.. AB - We used vitreous ...

This study compared the postoperative outcomes of 27-gauge (G) and 25-G vitrectomy performed for the treatment of idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM). The study design was single center, retrospective, interventional case series. Two hundred consecutive eyes that underwent primary vitrectomy for ERM (27-G vitrectomy in 100 eyes and 25-G vitrectomy in 100 eyes) were studied for 6 months. In all eyes, scleral tunnels were made using angle incisions, and air or gas exchange was performed. There were no significant differences in age, spherical diopter power, as well as preoperative Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) score, central retinal thickness (CRT), and intraocular pressure between the 27-G and 25-G groups. The proportions of simultaneous cataract surgery (27-G vs. 25-G: 82% vs. 90%), air-filled eyes (99% vs. 98%), and scleral wound suture at the end of surgery (0% vs. 0%) were not significantly different between two groups. The mean operation time for vitrectomy was significantly (P

Surgery for Epiretinal membrane removal speeds up the onset of cataract, which is a very treatable cause of worsening vision. Sometimes, an early cataract is removed at the same time as the membrane removal to spare the patient from cataract surgery in the near future. Epiretinal membrane removal carries the risk of 1 in 50 cases of ending up with significantly worse vision and 1 in 50 of requiring further surgery to deal with recurrent Epiretinal membrane or other complications of surgery such as retinal detachment. The risk of serious complications of Epiretinal membrane removal is about 1 in 1000 cases, where the eye becomes totally blind due to a bleed during surgery or an infection after surgery. Some patients may develop persistently high eye pressure, which can damage the nerve of the eye causing vision loss. This condition is called Glaucoma and can affect 1:100 patients following this type of surgery. It may require long term use of eye drops and sometimes glaucoma surgery in order to ...

To describe characteristics of epiretinal cells at the vitreoretinal interface by correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM).Epiretinal membrane (ERM) specimens and internal limiting membrane (I...

Epiretinal membrane (ERM) may cause decreased central vision or metamorphopsia. Pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling has become the standard treatment for epiretinal membrane. However, visual recovery or symptomatic relief is not always satisfactory in all eyes despite successful membrane removal. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) is a non-invasive imaging device for various vitreoretinal diseases. Cone outer segment tips (COST) line is a line observed between IS/OS line and RPE in SD-OCT. The investigators examined the correlation of visual acuity and the recovery of photoreceptor layer after ERM surgery, taking COST line into account as a new ...

PURPOSE To report outcomes and prognostic factors after epiretinal membrane peeling in patients with previous rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair. METHODS A consecutive case series. Best-corrected visual acuity and optical coherence tomography characteristics were analyzed before and after epiretinal membrane surgery. RESULTS Fifty-three eyes were analyzed. Best-corrected visual acuity improved by a mean of 10 letters at 1 month (N = 45; P = 0.001), 15 at 3 months (N = 42; P | 0.001), 11 at 6 months (N = 35; P = 0.001), and 16 at 12 months (N = 33; P | 0.001). The mean optical coherence tomography central foveal thickness decreased by 141 (N = 22; P | 0.001), 185 (N = 24; P | 0.001), 180 (N = 17; P = 0.001), and 151 μm (N = 9; P = 0.017) at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively. Better preoperative best-corrected visual acuity correlated with better best-corrected visual acuity at all follow-up visits (P ≤ 0.001). Intact preoperative inner segment/outer segment junction and external limiting

AAn epiretinal membrane (ERM) or macular pucker is an abnormal wrinkling of the retina at the macula. The macula is the central portion of the retina responsible for producing sharp focus and clear central vision. Scar tissue can grow on the surface of the retina; directly over the macula and as this scar tissue contracts it causes the retina to wrinkle.. An epiretinal membrane is typically slow-progressing. Straight lines on picture frames and doorways can often appear wavy. These distortions and blurry vision can affect people in their everyday tasks such as reading or watching TV.. Visual symptoms of epiretinal membranes tend to be worse to start with and then generally settle down and stabilize. This often means that the vision does not deteriorate once they have been present for a year or so. However, in other people the vision may deteriorate as the distorted macula slowly loses the ability to function as well.. ...

The patients who will underwent 23- gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy with concomitant posterior subtenon Triamcinolone acetate injection. For the posterior subtenon Triamcinolone acetate injection injection, a 1 ml of a 40 mg/ml of triamcinolone acetonide was given in the inferotemporal quadrant using a 27-gauge needle on 3-ml syringe. The conjunctiva and the Tenons capsule were penetrated with the bevel of the needle toward the globe. The needle was advanced toward the macular area, taking care to remain in contact with the globe until the hub was firmly pressed against the conjunctival fornix and then the corticosteroid was slowly injected ...

Changes in metamorphopsia in daily life after successful epiretinal membrane surgery and correlation with M-CHARTS score Takamasa Kinoshita,1,2 Hiroko Imaizumi,1 Hirotomo Miyamoto,1 Utako Okushiba,1 Yuki Hayashi,2 Takashi Katome,2 Yoshinori Mitamura2 1Department of Ophthalmology, Sapporo City General Hospital, Sapporo, Japan; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Health Biosciences, The University of Tokushima Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan Purpose: To determine the correlation between the changes in metamorphopsia in daily life environment and the M-CHARTS scores after epiretinal membrane (ERM) removal, and to determine the criterion for determining whether clinically significant changes in the metamorphopsia score have occurred in M-CHARTS. Methods: We studied 65 eyes undergoing vitrectomy for unilateral ERM. Self-administered questionnaires were used to examine the metamorphopsia in their daily life. The degree of metamorphopsia was determined by M-CHARTS. The receiver operating

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging plays an essential role in the diagnosis and treatment of macular diseases, including those of the vitreomacular interface. OCT enables accurate diagnosis and differentiation of full thickness macular hole, lamellar macular hole and epiretinal membrane, with or without the presence of vitreomacular adhesion. This information enables earlier diagnosis and treatment when necessary, and can guide the choice of therapy. OCT is useful to facilitate discussions with patients and manage the visual expectations. Postoperatively, OCT can be helpful to optimise patient comfort and visual outcomes. As the technology continues to improve, OCT will become increasingly critical for all aspects of care for patients with macular hole and epiretinal membrane.. ...

Purpose: : To examine the preoperative anatomical features of the macula using Stratus optical coherence tomography (OCT) in patients with epiretinal membranes (ERM) who underwent pars plana vitrectomy for ERM removal, and to correlate these features with anatomic and visual outcomes. Methods: : The study was a retrospective, single center, noncomparative, interventional case series. Thirty nine eyes of 39 patients with ERM who met inclusion/exclusion criteria underwent vitrectomy and epiretinal membrane removal between January 2005 and November 2007. Patients were evaluated clinically and by OCT preoperatively and at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and their most recent clinic visit. Inclusion criteria included availability of pre- and post-operative OCT imaging, and clinical follow-up of 3 or more months. Exclusion criteria included OCT diagnoses of vitreomacular traction, lamellar hole, or macular hole. OCT appearances were classified as focal, broad-patchy, or global adherence of ERM, and ...

What is an epiretinal membrane? Learn what an epiretinal membrane (macular pucker) is and what the symptoms are. Our helpful advice also includes details of when treatment is needed. Why not book to see one of our consultant ophthalmologists who will be able to assess you?

An epiretinal membrane (or Macular Pucker ) is scar tissue that has formed on the eyes macula, located in the center of the retina. The result is blurred and distorted central vision. Sometimes the symptoms are mild, and sometimes they are bothersome or interfere with a patient s activities.. Most epiretinal membranes are due to aging changes within the eye. Diabetes, trauma, prior surgery, and inflammation are other risk factors.. ...

Purpose The direct cost to the National Health Service (NHS) in England of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is unknown since a bottom-up costing exercise has not been undertaken. Healthcare resource group (HRG) costing relies on a top-down approach. We aimed to quantify the direct cost of intermediate complexity PPV. Methods Five NHS vitreoretinal units prospectively recorded all consumables, equipment and staff salaries during PPV undertaken for vitreomacular traction, epiretinal membrane and macular hole. Out-of-surgery costs between admission and discharge were estimated using a representative accounting method. Results The average patient time in theatre for 57 PPVs was 72 min. The average in-surgery cost for staff was £297, consumables £619, and equipment £82 (total £997). The average out-of-surgery costs were £260, including nursing and medical staff, other consumables, eye drops and hospitalisation. The total cost was therefore £1634, including 30 % overheads. This cost estimate was an ...

PubMed journal article: Associations between metamorphopsia and foveal microstructure in patients with epiretinal membrane. Download Prime PubMed App to iPhone, iPad, or Android

Results Compared with the fellow eyes, eyes with ERM after surgery had a lower parafoveal vascular density (VD) and a smaller foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area in both SCP and DCP (all p,0.001). Interocular differences in the FAZ area and parafoveal VD were correlated with preoperative and postoperative central foveal thicknesses (all p,0.05). In addition, interocular differences in macular vascular integrity had a tendency to be correlated with SD-OCT parameters of the inner retinal layers. Finally, greater interocular differences in the FAZ area and parafoveal VD of both plexuses were significantly associated with worse postoperative BCVAs (all p,0.05). ...

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Epiretinal membrane is a disease of the eye in response to changes in the vitreous humor or more rarely, diabetes. It is also called macular pucker.. Sometimes, as a result of immune system response to protect the retina, cells converge in the macular area as the vitreous ages and pulls away in posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD can create minor damage to the retina, stimulating exudate, inflammation, and leucocyte response. These cells can form a transparent layer gradually and, like all scar tissue, tighten to create tension on the retina which may bulge and pucker (e.g. macular pucker), or even cause swelling or macular edema. Often this results in distortions of vision that are clearly visible as bowing when looking at lines on chart paper (or an Amsler grid) within the macular area, or central 1.0 degree of visual arc. Confirmation of the problem, as well as the display of its size, is done using the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).. Usually it occurs in one eye first, and may ...

Epiretinal membrane is a disease of the eye in response to changes in the vitreous humor or more rarely, diabetes. It is also called macular pucker. Sometimes, as a result of immune system response to protect the retina, cells converge in the macular area as the vitreous ages and pulls away in posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD can create minor damage to the retina, stimulating exudate, inflammation, and leucocyte response. These cells can form a transparent layer gradually and, like all scar tissue, tighten to create tension on the retina which may bulge and pucker (e.g., macular pucker), or even cause swelling or macular edema. Often this results in distortions of vision that are clearly visible as bowing ←→ when looking at lines on chart paper (or an Amsler grid) within the macular area, or central 1.0 degree of visual arc. Usually it occurs in one eye first, and may cause binocular diplopia or double vision if the image from one eye is too different from the image of the other eye. ...

Epiretinal membrane (also called macular pucker) is a disease of the eye in response to changes in the vitreous humor or more rarely, diabetes. Sometimes, as a result of immune system response to protect the retina, cells converge in the macular area as the vitreous ages and pulls away in posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD can create minor damage to the retina, stimulating exudate, inflammation, and leucocyte response. These cells can form a transparent layer gradually and, like all scar tissue, tighten to create tension on the retina which may bulge and pucker, or even cause swelling or macular edema. Often this results in distortions of vision that are clearly visible as bowing and blurring when looking at lines on chart paper (or an Amsler grid) within the macular area, or central 1.0 degree of visual arc. Usually it occurs in one eye first, and may cause binocular diplopia or double vision if the image from one eye is too different from the image of the other eye. The distortions can ...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to define the morphologic differences in idiopathic and secondary epiretinal membranes (ERMs) using a time domain optical coherence tomography. ...

Vitrectomy to remove an epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a complex operation which improves vision in about 80 per cent of patients. The visual prognosis

When a thin, semi-translucent layer of fibrous material forms over the retina, a condition known as Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) is developed.

Epiretinal membrane is the build-up of scar tissue on the surface of the macula. As the membrane thickens, the macula becomes swollen and wrinkled, leading to blurring of vision and distortion of images.. ...

AIM : To compare thickness and reflectivity spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) findings in patients with idiopathic epiretinal membranes (ERMs), before and after ERM peeling surgery, with normal controls. METHODS : A retrospective study analyzed SD-OCTs of eyes with ERMs undergoing ERM peeling surgery by one surgeon from 2008 to 2010 and normal control eyes. SD-OCTs were analyzed using a customized algorithm to measure reflectivity and thickness. The relationship between the ...

This study included 132 consecutive patients who had successfully undergone vitrectomy with ILM peeling for idiopathic epiretinal membrane or macular holes and had been followed up for ≥6 months. Two examiners evaluated macular 5-line raster horizontal SD-OCT images and categorized the patients on the basis of presence (group I) or absence (group II) of DONFL. The average macular NFL areas in both groups were measured using ImageJ at baseline and 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery.. ...

Purpose: To determine the vitreous and aqueous concentrations of brimonidine after topical application of the ophthalmic solution 0.1%.. Methods: The prospective observational case series included patients with an idiopathic epiretinal membrane or macular hole who were scheduled for a pars plana vitrectomy. Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.1% was topically administered twice daily for 1 week preoperatively. Vitreous and aqueous humor were collected before vitrectomy, then, the brimonidine concentration was measured with liquid chromatography tandem spectrometry (LC/MS/MS).. Results: Twenty-four patients (19 phakic eyes and 5 pseudophakic eyes) were enrolled. The mean concentrations in the aqueous humor and vitreous were 336.0 ± 276.2 nM and 4.8 ± 3.2 nM, respectively. A significant relationship was observed between the vitreous and aqueous samples (P = 0.034, R2 = 0.22). Nineteen (79%) of the 24 eyes showed the more than 2 nM of brimonidine tartate concentration in the vitreous. In ...

Mapping diurnal variations in choroidal sublayer perfusion in patients with idiopathic epiretinal membrane: an optical coherence tomography angiography study: B

The surgery is performed through three 25-gauge ports (about the width of a wire paper clip). The surgery begins by placing an infusion canula, a light pipe & a vitrectomy cutter through each of the 3 ports. The infusion cannula keeps a constant pressure in the eye while the vitrectomy cutter removes the vitreous gel. As the gel is removed, balance salt solution replaces the gel in the vitreous cavity. If the gel is adherent to the retina, it is gently lifted off the optic nerve and macula to separate the vitreomacular adhesions. The light pipe is used by the surgeon to see the vitreous being removed inside the eye. The surgeon will then stain the ERM and ILM with indocyanine green dye (ICG) and peel the ERM and ILM (in some cases). After the ERM (and ILM) are removed the surgeon removes the surgical instruments and trocars (3 ports) and the operation is complete. No sutures are typically needed in up to 95% of cases. Antibiotic ointment and a patch are placed over the eye for one night and ...

May occur in association with many ocular diseases or conditions such as posterior vitreous detachment, retinal tear or detachment, inflammatory diseases, retinopexy, trauma, intraocular surgery, scleral buckilng, diabetes mellitus and retinal vascular occlusive diseases or can be idiopathic ...

Neurosurgery 28628в629, particles below and above the critical hydro- dynamic diameter follow different trajectories and are separated after a certain dis- tance inside the device. Inject intratumorally the drug dissolved in 0. 58,59 Cystoid macular edema and epiretinal membrane formation may follow.

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Your Physician will discuss the surgical procedure and post-op recovery. After surgery you will leave the hospital with an eyepatch and shield over the surgical eye. You will also have 3-6 different types of prescription eye drops that will start the next morning after you remove the eyepatch and shield. You would be able to return home after the procedure if you live locally or stay overnight in a local hotel. Your Physician will see you the day after surgery. Normally the post-operative follow up exams fall at: 1 Day, 1 Week, 3 Weeks, 6 Weeks, and 3 Months following surgery. ...

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TY - JOUR. T1 - IL-10 and antibodies to TGF-β2 and PDGF inhibit RPE-mediated retinal contraction. AU - Carrington, Louise. AU - McLeod, David. AU - Boulton, Mike. PY - 2000/4/15. Y1 - 2000/4/15. N2 - PURPOSE. Retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells are believed to play a pivotal role in the formation and contraction of epiretinal membranes in proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). In the present study, an organ culture method was used that mimics the contractile stage of PVR, to investigate the contribution of a variety of growth factors in human RPE cell-mediated contraction of the retina. METHODS. Cultured human RPE cells were seeded onto bovine retinal explants. After attachment, cultures received one of the following exogenous growth factors: platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-AB, PDGF-BB, basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, TGF-β2, or interleukin (IL)-10; or a neutralizing antibody to PDGF and/or TGF-β2. Control explants were either untreated or ...

Macular puckers often develop on their own as a part of the natural aging process. Particles that have drifted into the vitreous (the gel that fills the eye) settle onto the macula and begin to obscure vision. Membranes may also result from eye conditions or diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, inflammation, injury or vascular conditions. These are called secondary epiretinal membranes, whereas spontaneously formed membranes are called idiopathic. ...

Researchers in France have determined that SD-OCT examinations for epiretinal membranes (ERM) are feasible in an elderly population. Their study determined that the modality was more sensitive in ERM detection than standard 45° retinal color photographs, especially when detecting them in the early stages.. Out of 624 participants who were at least 75 years old and underwent both fundus imaging and SD‐OCT examinations, 610 (97.8%) subjects had gradable SD‐OCT examinations and 511 (81.9%) had gradable fundus images in at least one eye. Based on the fundus photographs, 11.6% of participants had definite ERMs. However, the SD‐OCT images revealed that 52.8% of the subjects had early ERMs (stage 1), 7.4% had mature ERMs without foveal involvement (stage 2) and 9.7% had mature ERMs with foveal alterations (stage 3).. Regardless of the imaging method used, the researchers discovered ERMs more often in pseudophakic eyes than in phakic eyes. While the speci﫿city of the retinal images was good ...

Mr Membrey attended Guys and St Thomas medical school and completed his training in Ophthalmology in London and the south east.. He provides vitreo-retinal surgical services to patients with diseases such as macular hole, epiretinal membrane and proliferative diabetic retinopathy.. Mr Membrey set up and leads the intravitreal treatment service for patients with wet macular degeneration. This service has grown massively from 150 patients to almost 2,000, with the team seeing over 600 patients per month.. He has been a national innovator in providing services in the community and provides the latest evidence based treatments with opportunities to participate in cutting edge research trials.. Mr Membrey is very interested in research as he believe that this provides greater opportunities for patients to have new treatments, it enhances the expertise within the eye department as well as contributing to the greater good of the NHS.. He has developed the ophthalmology research unit which now has 9 ...

Case History. A 59 year-old white female presented to clinic with blurry vision and dull pain in the left eye. Her past medical history included biliary cirrhosis, sarcoidosis, and diabetes. Her past ocular history included myopia, uveitis secondary to sarcoidosis, and epiretinal membrane (ERM). Upon examination the visual acuity (VA) was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/30-1 in the left eye. Cup to disc (C/D) ratio was .4 in the right eye and .5 in the left eye. An Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) was ordered, and an ERM was noted in the patients left eye; she was then instructed to return in six months.. Read Full Article. ...

Mr Stephen Lash is Medical Director of Optegra.. Mr Lash joined Optegra Eye Hospital Hampshire in 2010. He is a Consultant Vitreo-retinal Surgeon (VR Surgeon) specialising in cataract, lens replacement, surgical retina, Retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and diabetes.. ...

Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a fibrocellular tissue proliferation on the inner limiting membrane (ILM) leading to various changes in the retinal architecture. In this study, Sakimoto et al. reported that ERM can be a potential risk factor for unilateral severity in eyes with POAG. The proposed mechanism is mechanical stress and vascular insult to the inner retina induced by the ERM leading to thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and subsequent glaucomatous damage.. While this is an interesting theory, it needs to be confirmed by longitudinal studies investigating the temporal relationship between the ERM and RNFL change. In a recent study,1 RNFL was found to be thickened after the development of ERM. However, it is possible that although RNFL was thickened right after the development of an ERM, and persistent mechanical and vascular insult on the inner retinae results in eventual thinning of the RNFL. 2,3 Whether or not persistent traction from an ERM accelerates glaucomatous damage ...

Seventeen eyes of 17 patients with an idiopathic ERM were studied. Pars plana vitrectomy was performed with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling. The area of the superficial FAZ and the central macular thickness was determined by OCT-A. The retinal sensitivity was measured by microperimetry ...

It is shown that dislocations of the boundaries of high adhesion zones in the process of membranectomy can reach 1.5 mm and with the probability greater than 0.7 are greater than 0.5 mm. It is shown that the use of endo-OCT for the operative control of the adhesion map in the process of selective surgery makes it possible to reduce the probability of falling out of the visual fields by more than 80% in the postoperative period. It is shown that in the overwhelming majority of cases (more than 50%), the onset of membranectomy is accompanied by a microtrauma of the retina, which occurs when the epiretinal tissue is first captured with tweezers. The method of application of endo-OCT is presented that is shown to control the first capture of epiretinal tissue by forceps and gives approximately an order of magnitude decrease in the probability of postoperative complications such as local loss of the photosensitivity retina in the zone of the first capture ...

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What causes an epiretinal membrane? Usually ERM is related to a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), which commonly occurs in people over the age of 50. Other disorders such as detached retina and inflammation of the eye, called uveitis, can trigger the formation of ERM, as well as diabetes. ERM can also be caused by trauma to the eye, either by surgery or accidental eye injury. The incidence of ERM in the fellow eye is increased after it develops in the first eye. What are the symptoms of ERM? Although ERM can cause severe vision loss if the scar tissue is thick and occurs in front of the macula, most vision loss is minor and is sometimes not noticed at all. Mild difficulty with seeing detail and fine print, a gray area in the vision or mild disturbances such as straight lines that appear wavy. Occasionally there may be a blind spot. Most people with ERMs have no symptoms, although metamorphopsia (a difference in the perceived size of an image). Some people notice double vision in the effected ...

Purpose. To describe new details of epiretinal cell proliferation in flat-mounted internal limiting membrane (ILM) specimens. Methods. One hundred and nineteen ILM specimens were removed en-bloc with epiretinal membranes (ERMs) from 79 eyes with macular pucker (MP) and 40 eyes with vitreomacular traction syndrome (VMTS). Intraoperatively, posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) was assessed as complete or incomplete. Whole specimens were flat-mounted on glass slides, and processed for interference and phase contrast microscopy, cell viability assay, and immunocytochemistry. Results. Mean cell viability percentage was higher in MP than in VMTS. Two cell distribution patterns were found. Anti-CD163 labeling presented predominantly in MP with complete PVD. CD45 expression was similar in all groups of diagnosis. Anti-GFAP labeling was found in MP irrespective of the extent of PVD. Alpha-SMA labeling mainly presented in MP with incomplete PVD and in VMTS. Simultaneous antibody labeling included ...

Macular pucker is a condition treated by the retina specialists of North Carolina Retina Associates, a retinal specialist practice providing high quality, state-of-the-art retinal care for patients in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Cary, and Clayton, North Carolina and surrounding areas.

Macular pucker is a condition treated by the retina specialists of North Carolina Retina Associates, a retinal specialist practice providing high quality, state-of-the-art retinal care for patients in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Cary, and Clayton, North Carolina and surrounding areas.

As a retina specialist, I provide retinal services within different ophthalmology practices in the northern Virginia area, including: Falls Church and Fairfax, Virginia.. This unique arrangement allows our patients to receive more comprehensive care at the same location and avoid the anxiety of referring you outside to a new doctor, staff and location.. ...

Purpose The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of collagen matrix (CM) Ologen in subscleral trabeculectomy (SST) for the treatment of primary congenital glaucoma (PCG). Patients and methods Three children with PCG were operated upon with SST assisted by Ologen. The CM was inserted over the scleral flap under the fornix-based conjunctival flap. Tight closure of the conjunctiva was performed. The first child was a 3-year-old boy with left PCG not operated upon, with intraocular pressure (IOP) of 45 mmHg. The second infant was 7 months old with left recurrent PCG after failed SST with antifibrotic agent mitomycin-C followed by needling performed twice; IOP was 30 mmHg under medications. The third child was a 7-year-old girl with right recurrent PCG after SST at the age of 25 days; IOP was 28 mmHg under medications. Follow-up was planned under general anesthesia at 1 week, 1, 3, and 6 months. Parameters used were IOP measurement, corneal diameter, corneal clarity, ...

Optical Coherence Tomography, OCT is a non-invasive technology used for imaging the retina. OCT allows doctors to see cross-sectional images of the retina and has revolutionized the early detection and treatment of eye conditions such as macular degeneration, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction, macular swelling, and optic nerve damage. This test has clinical applications for early diagnosis of many retinal and macular diseases since subtle changes may be detected before diseases are evident by examination alone. OCT can also be used to track changes in retinal disease by measuring the thickness of the retina quantitatively. Therefore, it can be an important tool in monitoring treatment of retinal diseases, such as diabetic macular edema and macular degeneration. ...

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Degeneration, Macular Degeneration (Age-Related), Macular Disorders, Macular Holes, Macular Puckers, Medical Diseases of the Retina, Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Specialist, Retinal Surgery, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Vessel Occlusion, Surgical Diseases of the Retina, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery ...

Test your coding knowledge. Determine how you would code this situation before looking at the box below for the answer.Question: What is the correct way to code 67038 (vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with epiretinal membrane stripping) and 66852 (removal of lens material; pars plana approach, with or without vitrectomy) [...]

Dr. Nimesh A. Patel specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. His clinical interests and expertise involve working with both adult and pediatric patients, with a goal of providing top quality, individualized care for a variety of conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, ocular trauma, and retinopathy of prematurity. He is an active member of the Retina Service at Mass. Eye and Ear, as well as at Boston Childrens Hospital, where he is the Director of Pediatric Retina.. During his medical training, Dr. Patel excelled academically and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. After completing his ophthalmology residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, he served as Chief Resident and Director of the Trauma Service. He subsequently completed vitreoretinal fellowship training there as well.. Dr. Patel is an innovator with a passion for clinical and basic science research. He ...

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Degeneration, Macular Holes, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Dystrophies, Retinal Vascular Disease, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery ...

BD is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of severe inflammation that may cause significant ocular damage leading to irreversible alterations and significant vision loss.. Main causes of serious vision loss in Behçets uveitis include optic nerve atrophy, macular damage, and retinal vascular occlusions causing ischemic retinopathy with neovascularization, vitreous hemorrhage, or neovascular glaucoma [1, 2, 5, 6].. Macular involvement in Behçets uveitis may include macular edema, active focus of retinitis, SRD, severe macular atrophy, macular ischemia, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vascular occlusion, and subretinal neovascularization [1, 2, 5-12].. In our series, macular involvement was detected in 24 % of eyes at presentation, and occurred in 18 % of eyes during follow-up. Macular edema is by far the most common complication, reported in 11.3 to 62 % of patients with Behçets uveitis [1, 2, 5, 7-10]. It can be the result of inflammatory process or the consequence of ...

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The first iOCT assisted epiretinal membrane (ERM) peel retina micro-surgery performed at the University of Louisville. The iOCT (ReScan 700, Zeiss) is an advanced microscope integrated imaging machine that enables the precise visualization of pan-retinal scans at real-time to the surgeon during the performance of delicate surgical procedures. The University of Louisville Retina Service (operating at Jewish Hospital surgery center downtown Louisville) was the fourth place in the nation that this novel machine was successfully used to assist in complex retina surgeries. iOCT presents an innovative promising technology to allow greater understanding of the delicate and precise intra-ocular surgical maneuvers involved in retinal surgery. The University of Louisville retina surgeons are international leaders in the field of retina surgery, who provide cutting edge retina care to patients in the greater Louisville area ...

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n. any abnormality of the macula of the eye. For example, bulls-eye maculopathy describes the appearance of the macula in some toxic conditions (e.g. chloroquine toxicity) and in some hereditary disorders of the macula. See also epiretinal membrane (cellophane maculopathy). ...

A number of research groups have taken up the challenge of developing a retinal prosthesis. Rizzo et al. [4] and Weiland et al. [26] have reported on first trial stimulations of the retina with single epiretinal electrodes. Chow et al. [27] were the first to subretinally implant well-tolerated multiphotodiode arrays, intending to use the energy created by incident light for neuronal stimulation directly without amplification. However, owing to insufficient energy from the small light sensors these failed to restore vision. Second Sight (Medical Products Inc., Sylmar, CA) has a multicentre study running with the epiretinal ARGUS II device with 60 electrodes; some patients were reported to recognize large single letters by scanning them with rapid head movements [28]. Clinical studies with epiretinal electrode arrays were also performed by Koch et al. [29] and Richard et al. [30]. Other groups developed approaches with electrodes placed between sclera and choroid [8,10]. These groups argue that ...

Aug 2006: Pars plana vitrectomy and epiretinal air fluid exchange and membrane peel. (Macular hole, right eye). 2004 cataract surgery eye, and laser to right eye 2 years after cataract surgery. 2002 cataract surgery right eye. 1998 retinal tear right eye, fixed with laser. Left eye also lasered for prevention. Prognosis or Current State of Vision ...

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To achieve all these would certainly make a real difference to a fully blind patient. So, how does the device work? In general, there are two type of retinal implant being developed: epiretinal and subretinal. Both essentially work by converting light energy to electrical energy to stimulate intact retinal cells, which is normally done by damaged photoreceptors (rods and cones). The epiretinal variety consists of an external video camera that transmits a processed signal to the implant, which in turn activates the reintal cells corresponding to the pixelated representation of the image. The subretinal implant, used in this trial, is fitted behind the retina and microphotodiodes directly convert light into electrical impulses to stimulate retinal cells. The principal advantage of the subretinal device, everything is internal to the implant (except for a small power source fitted under the skin). To quote Professor MacLaren ...

2015) [Contribution to a conference proceedings]. [Artificial Vision 2015 - The International Symposium on Visual Prosthetics, 27.11.2015-28.11.2015, Aachen, Germany ...

Rational selection of electrical stimulus parameters for an electronic retinal prosthesis requires knowledge of the electrophysiological responses of retinal neurons to electrical stimuli. In this study, we examined the effects of cathodal and anodal current pulses on the extracellularly recorded re …

2015) [Contribution to a conference proceedings]. [Artificial Vision 2015 - The International Symposium on Visual Prosthetics, 27.11.2015-28.11.2015, Aachen, Germany ...

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Amsler Grid TestThis test is used to assess the central portion of the retina called the macula. It is simple and especially helpful for monitoring […] ...

Calculations based upon on an estimation of postoperative corneal power (e. 138,140,141 Anatomic reattachment of the macula can now be obtained intraoperatively in the great cymbalta to take effect of cases,137,138 but recur- rent macular detachment (resulting from recurrent epiretinal tissue or rhegmatogenous detachment) occurs in 5в23 of cases.

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