BACKGROUND Idiopathic epiretinal membranes (ERMs) are commonly associated with fibrovascular tissue, primarily observed in ischemic retinopathies. However, idiopathic vascularized ERMs (IVEM) are exceedingly rare, and their pathogenesis and clinical course remain poorly understood. This report aims to contribute to the limited literature on IVEM, shedding light on its characteristics and potential implications for patient management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The COVID-19 pandemic affected medical practice worldwide due to interventions to prevent spreading. Its effect on ophthalmology practices in Latin America has not yet been explored. We aimed to assess the perceptions about the pandemic from countries' ophthalmological national and subspecialty retina societies affiliated to the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOphthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
September 2023
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
October 2023
Background And Objective: Dome-shaped macula (DSM) and tilted disc syndrome (TDS) are two macular abnormalities that may occur in eyes with high myopia. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of both entities in our population.
Patients And Methods: This was a prospective and observational study.
Purpose: To describe the appearance of vitreous opacities using dynamic ultra-widefield infrared confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (IRcSLO).
Design: Retrospective case series.
Methods: Eyes of patients complaining of myodesopsia were analyzed using dynamic ultra-widefield IRcSLO imaging (Nidek Mirante, Nidek Co.