Retinal layers thickness changes following epiretinal membrane surgery.

PurposeTo evaluate the time course of changes in the thickness of retinal layers after epiretinal membrane (ERM) removal surgery.MethodsA retrospective cohort study of patients following surgery for idiopathic ERM. We used new specialized image analysis software to create a thickness map of each retinal layer and analyzed changes during one year follow-up.

Quantification of metamorphopsia using the MacuFlow test before and after vitreoretinal surgery.

Background And Objective: This pilot study evaluated the clinical utility of the MacuFlow software in measuring metamorphopsia prior to and following surgery in patients with vitreoretinal diseases.

Patients And Methods: Four patients with vitreoretinal disorders causing metamorphopsia were included in this pilot study. Visual acuity (VA), optical coherence tomography and MacuFlow scores were recorded prior to and following surgical intervention.

Toward earlier detection of choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration: multicenter evaluation of a preferential hyperacuity perimeter designed as a home device.

Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of a home device preferential hyperacuity perimeter to discriminate between patients with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the secondary purpose was to investigate the dependence of sensitivity on lesion characteristics.

Methods: All participants were tested with the home device in an unsupervised mode. The first part of this work was retrospective using tests performed by patients with intermediate AMD and newly diagnosed CNV.

[Eye cosmetics--the beauty and the beast].

The use of eye cosmetics is a popular practice in modern times that dates back to ancient civilizations. This practice, however, is not without hazards. The most common adverse effect of eye cosmetics is eyelid dermatitis, although an array of other adverse effects has been reported.

Modified sutureless sclerotomies for pars plana vitrectomy.

Purpose: To describe a modified technique for performing sutureless sclerotomies for pars plana vitrectomy and to examine its efficacy and safety.

Design: Retrospective, interventional case series.

Methods: Self-sealing sclerotomies were created in 35 consecutive cases by oblique penetration of the sclera with a 19G MVR blade.