Intraoperative closure of large full thickness macular holes with perfluorocarbon liquid.

Purpose: To report the role of perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) and passive extrusion for management of large full thickness macular holes (FTMHs).

Methods: A standard pars plana vitrectomy with induction of posterior vitreous detachment was performed for all patients. After internal limiting membrane (ILM) peel, a bubble of perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) was injected over the posterior pole and passive extrusion of fluid was performed with a backflush instrument below the PFCL bubble, without touching the FTMH edges, until the FTMH centre was reached.

Volumetric Biomarkers of Visual Outcome after Surgical Repair in Lamellar Macular Holes.

Background: We investigate novel OCT parameters, based on the volumetric analysis of lamellar macular holes (LMHs), as prognostic indicators for visual outcomes after surgery.

Methods: LMHs were divided into degenerative LMHs (D-LMHs) and ERM-foveoschisis (ERM-FS). Pre-operative clinical, OCT linear and volumetric parameters were collected.

Personality traits and symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with primary vitreous floaters.

Purpose: We investigated personality traits and symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with primary vitreous floaters.

Methods: A U.K.

Allied Health Collaborative Practice Capability: A Coalescence of Capabilities.

Allied health professionals are key in collaborative practice in healthcare settings. To better inform allied health student preparation for collaborative practice, this research illuminated the nature of allied health collaborative practice capability. Literature and perceptions of allied health students and academics were examined using a philosophical hermeneutic approach.