Movement of the inner retina complex during the development of primary full-thickness macular holes: implications for hypotheses of pathogenesis.

Background: The inner retinal complex is a well-defined layer in spectral-domain OCT scans of the retina. The central edge of this layer at the fovea provides anatomical landmarks that can be observed in serial OCT scans of developing full-thickness macular holes (FTMH). Measurement of the movement of these points may clarify the mechanism of FTMH formation.

Asymmetric vitreomacular traction and symmetrical full thickness macular hole formation.

Background: A Full Thickness Macular Hole (FTMH) is often associated with vitreomacular traction, and this can be asymmetric with vitreomacular traction on one side of the hole but not the other. In cross-section, the elevated retinal rim around a developed FTMH is seen as a drawbridge elevation, and this drawbridge elevation may be used as a measure of morphological change. Examination of the drawbridge elevation of the retinal rim in FTMH with asymmetric vitreomacular traction may help to clarify the role of vitreomacular traction in the development of FTMH.

A hairy affair: tarantula setae-induced panuveitis requiring pars plana vitrectomy.

Cases of ocular inflammation following penetration by urticating hairs from caterpillars and tarantulas have been previously reported and although rare, the condition is increasingly being recognised as a cause of chronic panuveitis. The long-term outcomes and prognosis of this condition are not well known. This article describes a case of chronic panuveitis as a result of ocular penetration by tarantula setae, and its challenging management that ultimately required pars plana vitrectomy.

Idiopathic bilateral retinal dialyses complicated by posterior retinal tear after blunt trauma.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to present a case of posterior rupture in a previously detached retina after blunt trauma.

Method: This is a case report.

Result: A child with idiopathic bilateral retinal dialyzes sustained accidental blunt trauma to the left eye while awaiting surgery.

Discriminate characteristics of photopsia in posterior vitreous detachment, retinal tears and retinal detachment.

Aims: To characterize photopsia in posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), retinal tears (RT) and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

Methods: Seventy seven patients presenting to an eye emergency department and vitreoretinal clinic with photopsia had documentation of their symptoms.

Results: A total of 27 patients had PVD alone, 7 had RTs and 25 RRD.

Measurement of PO2 during vitrectomy for central retinal vein occlusion, a pilot study.

Introduction: In this pilot study the effects of vitrectomy on PO(2) in the vitreous cavity in CRVO were investigated.

Study Design: Prospective, controlled, interventional study.

Method: Six patients with ischaemic CRVO in one eye (undergoing vitrectomy for radial optic neurotomy, RON) and six with either macula hole or membrane were included.

Vitreoretinal management of the complications of sickle cell retinopathy by observation or pars plana vitrectomy.

Purpose: To describe the management of vitreoretinal complications of sickle cell retinopathy.

Design: A retrospective interventional case series.

Methods: Review of an electronic patient record and clinical notes of 27 patients with vitreoretinal complications of sickle retinopathy.

Vitreoretinal complications of osteoodontokeratoprosthesis surgery.

Purpose: To describe the vitreoretinal complications in a cohort of patients with osteoodontokeratoprosthesis (OOKP) and discuss surgical management.

Methods: Review of notes of 35 OOKP cases performed at the Sussex Eye Hospital (Brighton, United Kingdom) between January 1999 and December 2005 was performed.

Results: The overall incidence of vitreoretinal complications was 22.

Severe folding of the inferior retina after relaxing retinectomy for proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

Purpose: Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is a severe complication of retinal detachment, which can be treated surgically by relaxing retinectomy. In this study, we describe patients with severe inferior retinal folding after this surgical intervention (SIRF).

Methods: A retrospective review of the electronic patient records of 254 patients who received relaxing retinectomies was performed to identify patients with SIRF.

Comparison of standard eyelid margin closure using silk with a modified repair using 7/0 vicryl and a buried knot.

Aims: To assess the efficacy and complications of eyelid margin closure with 7/0 Vicryl or Vicryl Rapide suture with a buried knot at the grey line and to compare this with standard closure using silk with an external knot.

Methods: Analysis of a prospective, non-comparative, interventional case series using 7/0 Vicryl or Vicryl Rapide with a buried grey-line knot (modified lid margin closure). Detailed assessment during the healing period was directed to (1) the lid margin profile, (2) the grey line suture and (3) the tissue reaction.