A novel quantitative analysis method for idiopathic epiretinal membrane.

Purpose: To introduce a novel method to quantitively analyse in three dimensions traction forces in a vast area of the ocular posterior pole.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of 14 eyes who underwent peeling surgery for idiopathic, symptomatic and progressive epiretinal membrane. The technique measures the shift in position of vascular crossings after surgery from a fixed point, which is the retinal pigmented epithelium.

Surgically Induced Macular Detachment for Treatment of Refractory Full-Thickness Macular Hole: Anatomical and Functional Results.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of surgically induced macular detachment (MD) for the treatment of refractory full-thickness macular hole (FTMH).

Materials And Methods: Clinical data were age, gender, lens status, and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Preoperative tomographic parameters were: FTMH morphology (intraretinal cyst and elevated or flat edges) and FTMH diameter.

Combined panretinal photocoagulation and cataract surgery in a patient with diabetes mellitus.

A case is presented whereby a simple method of applying indirect laser during cataract surgery in the presence of retinal and iris neovascularization is described. The method involves placing an infusion cannula into the anterior chamber following standard phacoemulsification and soft lens matter removal. The main section is then sutured and indirect laser is delivered to the far retinal periphery with gentle manipulation of the eye.

Corneal endothelial evaluation after phacoemulsification and silicone oil removal via an anterior approach.

Purpose: To determine the effect of simultaneous phacoemulsification and silicone oil removal via an anterior approach on the endothelial cell density (ECD).

Methods: In this prospective study, the authors measured the ECD before and 6 weeks after surgery using an automatic noncontact specular endothelial microscope. Nine patients underwent phacoemulsification and silicone oil removal via an anterior approach using a closed system and separation of irrigation/aspiration function.

Surgical technique for anterior segment surgery in pediatric patients using 25-gauge instruments.

Many surgical techniques for the management of vitreous prolapse in the wound, secondary pupillary membrane, and congenital cataract in pediatric patients have been described. We report our experience using 25-gauge instruments and describe intraoperative and postoperative advantages.

Trypan blue to aid visualization of the vitreous during anterior segment surgery.

We describe the usefulness of intracameral injection of trypan blue to highlight vitreous in the anterior chamber. The technique was used in 3 eyes of 3 patients who had vitreous prolapse in the anterior chamber. Trypan blue 0.