Changes of Optical Coherence Tomography Biomarkers after Peeling of Epiretinal Membranes.

Introduction: Several optical coherence tomography (OCT) biomarkers for postsurgical success among patients with idiopathic epiretinal membranes (iERMs) undergoing pars plana vitrectomy and membrane peeling have been described in the past. The aim of this study was to examine the remission of OCT biomarkers in patients with iERM after pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling 3 months and 1 year after surgery.

Methods: This prospective study included patients scheduled for pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling for iERM.

Foveal-Sparing ILM Peeling with ILM Flap Transposition over the Macular Hole for Repair of Full-Thickness Macular Holes.

Background: Full-thickness macular holes, defined as full-thickness defects of the fovea, lead to central scotoma and deterioration of vision. Apart from peeling of the internal limiting membrane (ILM), ILM flap techniques have been reported to have potential in improving results in macular hole surgery. In addition, foveal-sparing ILM peeling gives a high macular hole closure rate and improvement in postoperative visual acuity.

Diagnostic Reliability of Optical Coherence Tomography Biomarkers for Postsurgical Success in Visual Acuity in Patients with Idiopathic Epiretinal Membranes.

Introduction: Several optical coherence tomography (OCT) biomarkers for postsurgical success in patients with idiopathic epiretinal membranes (iERMs) have been described in single predictor analyses. The aim of this study was to assess the reliability of diagnosis of OCT biomarkers and to calculate their impact on postsurgical visual acuity by applying multiple regression analysis.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients scheduled for pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling for iERMs.

Structure-Function Analysis of MP-3 Microperimetry versus Octopus Perimetry in Central Glaucomatous Visual Field Defects.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the structure-function relationship with microperimetry and Octopus perimetry in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients with central visual field (VF) defects.

Methods: Forty eyes of 24 patients with POAG were enrolled. Circumpapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (cpRNFL) analysis measured by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) of the superotemporal, temporal, and inferotemporal optic-nerve head sectors were related to corresponding microperimetric and Octopus VF clusters using the G2 grid-pattern with dynamic strategy, respectively.

ILM peeling with ILM flap transposition vs. classic ILM peeling for small and medium macula holes-a prospective randomized trial.

Background: The aim of the present study was to compare macular hole closure rates of patients with small and medium-sized macular holes who underwent vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling combined with ILM flap transposition over the macular hole, compared with classic ILM peeling.

Methods: This prospective randomized trial was designed as a pilot study with two groups: ILM peeling with ILM flap transposition over the macular hole vs. classic ILM peeling.

Effect of Air Tamponade among Patients with Epiretinal Membranes and Intraretinal Cystoid Changes Undergoing Vitrectomy with Membrane Peeling - A Prospective Randomized Trial.

Background: The effect of air tamponade among patients undergoing vitrectomy with membrane peeling for removal of epiretinal membranes (ERM) is controversially discussed. The aim of the present study was to analyze differences in outcomes between air tamponade and balanced salt solution (BSS) in a study population with preoperative intraretinal cystoid changes.

Patients And Methods: This randomized study included patients scheduled for pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling owing to ERM and intraretinal cystoid changes.

Effect of Periocular Triamcinolone Acetonide on Prevention of Postsurgical Intraretinal Cystoid Changes after Vitrectomy with Membrane Peeling.

Background: Newly developed intraretinal cystoid changes after vitrectomy with membrane peeling for removal of epiretinal membranes have the potential to lead to worse postsurgical results compared to patients without. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the feasibility of additional periocular application of triamcinolone acetonide as a routine adjunct at the end of vitrectomy with membrane peeling, and to compare the presence of postsurgical intraretinal cystoid changes in the first 3 months after surgery among patients with idiopathic epiretinal membranes to a historical group of patients that did not receive triamcinolone acetonide.

Patients And Methods: The medical records of 41 eyes of 41 patients that underwent 23 G or 25 G pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling for removal of epiretinal membranes and additional periocular triamcinolone acetonide application at the end of surgery were retrospectively reviewed.

Foveal-Sparing ILM Peeling in a Case with Vitreomacular Traction and Foveal Detachment.

A pseudophakic female patient, 80 years of age, presented with a vitreomacular traction and foveal detachment at her right eye. To avoid development of a full-thickness macular hole during surgery, foveal-sparing ILM peeling was performed. After surgery, distance-corrected visual acuity increased from 0.

Henle Fibre Layer Haemorrhage after a Valsalva Manoeuvre.

A male patient, 59 years of age, presented with sudden deterioration of visual acuity (VA) caused by a Henle fibre layer haemorrhage (HFLH) in our outpatient department. He reported being under treatment with acetylsalicylic acid and experienced a Valsalva manoeuvre before he observed reduced vision. Due to the impairment caused by the haemorrhage, disturbing the patient's daily activities, intravitreal injection of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator combined with SF6 and bevacizumab was offered.

Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy of Epiretinal Membranes and Internal Limiting Membranes after Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Membrane Peeling.

Introduction: Fourier-transform infrared imaging (FTIRI) enables examination of protein secondary structure in the analyzed tissues. The aim of our study was to examine the distribution of secondary structures in epiretinal membranes (ERMs) and internal limiting membranes (ILMs), and to explore possible associations to other diagnostic variables.

Methods: This prospective pilot study included patients scheduled for pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling.

Long-term follow-up of cataract surgery in eyes filled with silicone oil.

Aim: To evaluate the refractive and long-term outcome of eyes filled with silicone oil (SO) undergoing phacoemulsification cataract surgery (PCS).

Methods: This retrospective study evaluated patients with SO tamponade who were scheduled for PCS.

Results: Subjects (=26) were followed for 29.

Repeatability of intraoperative Hartmann-Shack wavefront sensing in cataract surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the repeatability of aphakic intraoperative wavefront aberrometry and compare it with preoperative and postoperative aberrometry.

Setting: Department of Ophthalmology, Hanusch Hospital, Vienna, Austria.

Design: Prospective case series.

Effect of Phacoemulsification on Outcomes after Vitrectomy with Membrane Peeling regarding New Intraretinal Cystoid Changes and Transient Macular Edema.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of phacoemulsification on outcomes among patients undergoing vitrectomy with membrane peeling for idiopathic epiretinal membranes, with respect to new postoperative intraretinal cystoid changes and early transient macular edema.

Procedures: This retrospective analysis included patients from 6 prospective studies, examining outcomes of 23G pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling due to idiopathic epiretinal membranes. Phacovitrectomy with membrane peeling was performed only in the case of coexisting vision affecting cataract.

Sources of Error in Toric Intraocular Lens Power Calculation.

Purpose: To evaluate the influencing factors on remaining astigmatism after implanting a toric intraocular lens (IOL) during cataract surgery.

Methods: This retrospective study included parameters that were considered to have an influence on toric IOL power calculation. Therefore, data from the literature and the authors' own data were used.

Re-Enclavation of a Dislocated Retropupillary Fixated Iris Claw Lens: A Case Report.

A male patient, 63 years of age, presented with dislocation of a retropupillary fixated iris claw lens due to nasal haptic disenclavation. During re-enclavation the intraocular lens dislocated again. To avoid further dislocation, both superior fingers of the haptics were pushed through the iris tissue to achieve more stable support of the haptic ends.

Effect of Iatrogenic Traction during Macular Peeling Surgery on Postoperative Microperimetry.

Introduction: Vitrectomy with peeling of epiretinal membrane (ERM) and internal limiting membrane offers the chance for improvement of metamorphopsia and visual acuity. Microscope integrated intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) enables real-time imaging of retinal alterations during peeling, such as intraoperative transient retinal thickening owing to tractional forces during peeling. The aim of our study was to measure the amounts of transient retinal thickening due to tractional forces during membrane peeling, as documented with iOCT, and to analyze possible effects on postoperative retinal function.

Effect of Cataract Extraction on Retinal Sensitivity Measurements.

Introduction: Central and paracentral retinal function is often compromised in various retinal diseases. In these conditions, microperimetry is an important tool for assessing retinal sensitivity values. As retinal diseases are prevalent among the elderly, cataract often coexists.

Caffeine Uptake into the Vitreous after Peroral Coffee Consumption.

Introduction: Caffeine and its metabolites have antioxidant activity, scavenging reactive oxygen species. The aim of our study was to measure caffeine concentrations in vitreous samples after peroral caffeine intake.

Methods: This prospective study included patients scheduled for 23-G pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling due to epiretinal membranes.

Effect of Subfoveal and Extrafoveal Hyporeflective Zones due to Iatrogenic Traction during Membrane Peeling for Epiretinal Membranes on Postoperative Outcomes.

Purpose: The aim of our study using an intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) device was to assess the rate of neurosensory elevation with resulting subfoveal and extrafoveal hyporeflective zones during membrane peeling and to evaluate a possible influence on postoperative outcomes.

Procedures: This study included patients scheduled for pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling due to idiopathic epiretinal membrane. All patients underwent 23-G pars plana vitrectomy with iOCT-guided membrane peeling and were scheduled for follow-up examinations at 1 day, 5 days, and 3 months after surgery.

[Effect of Dyes Containing Lutein on Enhanced Visibility of Epiretinal Pathologies in Intraoperative OCT].

Background: Epiretinal membranes are a disorder leading to metamorphopsia and loss in visual function. The gold standard in therapy is vitrectomy with membrane peeling, usually performed with chromovitrectomy. The aim of this study was to examine whether dyes containing lutein are capable of enhancing visualization of epiretinal tissue in intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT).

[Reduced Caliber of the Ophthalmic Artery in Magnetic Resonance Angiography in Patients after Retinal Artery Occlusion].

Background: Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is caused by embolic occlusion of retinal arteries. Previous strokes in the medical history were reported in up to 20% of patients. According to data from a computational blood flow analysis based on magnetic resonance imaging of a patient with RAO, about 90% of ascending emboli are washed into the brain, leaving speculations about further embolic sources for RAO, such as plaques or stenosis of the ophthalmic artery.

Reproducibility of Microperimeter 3 (MP-3) Microperimetry in Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients.

Purpose: Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a chronic progressive optic neuropathy, leading to degeneration of retinal ganglion cells and characteristic morphological changes at the optic disc. In advanced stages of the disease, functional tests, such as standard automated perimetry (SAP), are the main diagnostic tools to detect progression. Compared to SAP, microperimetry offers fundus imaging with motion tracking to ensure precise stimulation of certain locations of the retina.

Effect of Air Tamponade on Postoperative Visual Acuity and Intraretinal Cystoid Changes after Peeling of Idiopathic Epiretinal Membranes in Pseudophakic Patients.

Purpose: Epiretinal membrane is a macular disorder leading to metamorphopsia and decreased visual acuity. The aim of the present study was to assess the possible effects of air tamponade, balanced salt solution (BSS), and combined phacoemulsification on functional and anatomical outcomes.

Procedures: This prospective exploratory analysis included 72 eyes with idiopathic epiretinal membranes, scheduled to undergo 23-G pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling.

Effect of Air Tamponade on Tilt of the Intraocular Lens after Phacovitrectomy.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine whether air tamponade has a significant effect on postoperative tilt of the intraocular lens (IOL) in combined phacoemulsification with implantation of an IOL and vitrectomy compared to balanced salt solution.

Procedures: This randomized, controlled, monocentre study included patients scheduled for combined phacoemulsification with IOL implantation and pars plana vitrectomy. Patients were randomized for balanced salt solution or air tamponade.