Publications by authors named "Saskia H M van Romunde"

Background: The aim was to explore the feasibility and safety of performing common surgical steps in epiretinal membrane (ERM) peeling using the Preceyes Surgical System (PSS).

Methods: In a tertiary centre, 15 pseudophakic patients with an idiopathic ERM were randomised to robot-assistance or manual surgery in a 2:1 ratio. In the robot-assisted group, the following steps were performed using PSS: (1) staining the internal limiting membrane (ILM), (2) removal of the dye, (3) creating an ILM flap, (4) completing the peeling, (5) holding a light pipe and (6) fluid-air exchange.

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Purpose: Five patients who underwent uncomplicated retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)-choroid transplantation for neovascular age-related macular degeneration developed a destructive inflammatory reaction causing subretinal fluid accumulation and extensive RPE atrophy in the graft. We hypothesized that this inflammation could be caused by an auto-immune response against the graft, resulting in circulating auto-antibodies. The aim of our study was to examine a potential autoimmune origin, which would allow a more targeted therapy approach.

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There is no consensus on whether and when surgical treatment is indicated for combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium (CHRRPE). We aim to discuss the benefits of surgical intervention and techniques that may improve the outcome. A 24-year-old man experienced progressive visual loss for 6 months in his left eye due to CHRRPE.

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Purpose: To study the prevalence and severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel 2).

Design: Retrospective case series.

Participants: Patients with a diagnosis of MacTel 2 treated at the Rotterdam Eye Hospital or Erasmus Medical Center between 2014 and 2018 were included.

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Purpose: To describe the change in the retinal morphology after full macular translocation (FMT) for exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and identify predictive factors for the visual outcome.

Methods: All patients who underwent FMT from December 2008 through July 2013 were selected. Exclusion criteria were FMT for other disease than AMD, age <60 years, <12 months of follow-up or no available images.

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Purpose: To investigate the long-term outcome of autologous retinal pigment epithelium -choroid transplantation with a peripheral retinotomy for exudative age-related macular degeneration.

Methods: In a retrospective study, we selected all patients who underwent a retinal pigment epithelium-choroid transplantation from 2007 through 2013. Exclusion criteria were age <60 years, <12 months of follow-up, and retinal pigment epithelium-choroid graft for other diseases than age-related macular degeneration.

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Purpose: To investigate the long-term outcome of full macular translocation (FMT) for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and to identify predictive factors.

Design: Retrospective, uncontrolled case series.

Participants: Patients were considered for FMT if they had low vision in the fellow eye and choroidal neovascularization (CNV) along with (1) no response to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors, (2) retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) tear, (3) subretinal hemorrhage, (4) foveal scar tissue of recent onset, or (5) CNV before the availability of VEGF inhibitors.

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Objectives. To determine if hyperopia is a risk factor for primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) in the Dutch population and to identify other biometrical parameters as risk factors for PACG including axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), and k values. Methods.

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