OCT angiography documented reperfusion of translocated autologous full thickness RPE-choroid graft for complicated neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the reperfusion of translocated retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)-choroid graft in the treatment of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), using OCT angiography (OCTA), a novel non-invasive, high-resolution imaging modality.Patients and methodsEighteen eyes of 18 consecutive patients suffering from complicated nAMD underwent RPE-choroid patch graft translocation surgery using a peripheral retinotomy and flap-over technique. We analyzed functional and anatomical outcome using visual acuity, Spectral Domain OCT and OCTA.

The effect of phacoemulsification and combined phaco/glaucoma procedures on the intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma. A review of the literature.

Purpose: This review article addresses the different aspects that influence the choice and sequence of surgical treatment in patients with coexisting open-angle glaucoma and cataract. The effect of phacoemulsification on the intraocular pressure (lOP) and on a preexisting bleb is discussed and phacotrabeculectomy and trabeculectomy are compared. Moreover, the most recent surgical pressure lowering techniques in combination with phacoemulsification are reviewed: iStent, Trabectome, Hydrus, Cypass and Canaloplasty.