[Effects of internal limiting membrane peeling in epiretinal membrane surgery on OCT-angiography].

Purpose: To assess macular microvascular parameters using OCT-angiography (OCT-A) in idiopathic epiretinal membrane surgery with or without internal limiting membrane peeling.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively studied 17 eyes of 17 patients who underwent vitrectomy surgery for idiopathic epiretinal membrane with (n=10) or without (n=7) internal limiting membrane peeling. Patients operated on between July 2020 and June 2022 at the Colmar Hospital (France) by a single surgeon were evaluated before and 1 month after surgery, using OCT-A (Spectralis OCT-A module, Heidelberg Engineering®, Germany).

[Clinical and pathophysiological contribution of OCT-angiography to epiretinal membranes].

Epiretinal membranes may lead to centripetal contraction forces on the retina and its vessels. OCT-Angiography (OCT-A) is a recent tool which permits a non-invasive understanding of these vascular changes. This review focuses on the OCT-A findings in idiopathic epiretinal membranes, before and after surgery, and the role of internal limiting membrane peeling.

Anatomical and functional outcomes of ILM interposition in surgery for large macular holes: A retrospective study.

Introduction: While surgery for small macular holes (<400μm) is well-described, the results are not as clear-cut for larger holes (>400μm). Our purpose is to demonstrate the difference in terms of closure and final visual acuity between 3 techniques: the classical technique, the FLAP technique and internal limiting membrane (ILM) transfer.

Methods: This retrospective non-randomized study included consecutive patients with a macular hole greater than 400μm.