Objective To evaluate and compare the prognosis of idiopathic macular holes (IMH) and traumatic macular holes (TMH) treated by pars plana vitrectomy (PPV).Methods The clinical data of 72 IMH eyes and 55 TMH eyes, which were treated by PPV between November 2001 and December 2007, were retrospectively reviewed. The visual outcomes and macular anatomic closure were evaluated, and their relationships with prognostic factors including the size of macular hole (MH), preoperative visual acuity (VA) and duration of disease were analyzed.Results The closure rate of IMH (100.0%) was significant higher than that of TMH (85.5%) (P=0.001). The postoperative VA of IMH and TMH were (0.25plusmn;0.02) and (0.21plusmn;0.21) respectively,both significantly increased compare to their preoperative VA (t=-6.841,-4.093; P=0.000). VAincreased IMH and TMH eyes had same VA （chi;2=3.651，P=0.07）. PrePPV VAge;0.1 IMH eyes had better outcomes than PrePPV VA＜0.1 IMH eyes （chi;2=12.04, P=0.001）, while PrePPV VA had no effects on TMH outcomes （chi;2=0.371，P=0.486）. IMH eyes with small holes had better outcomes （t=2.476，P=0.016）, and TMH eyes with small holes had better closure （t=-4.042, P＜0.001）. The duration of disease had no significant influence on TMH visual （chi;2=0.704, P=0.401） and anatomic （chi;2=0.166, P=0.684） outcomes. Conclusions PPV is an effective treatment for MH. The closure rate of IMH is higher than that of TMH. The diameter of MH and preoperative VA are major factors for IMH outcomes, and the duration of disease and preoperative VA have no effects on postoperative VA in TMH.
Objective To investigate the visual function of idiopathic macular hole before and after macular surgery. Methods Vitreous-retinal surgery was performed in 19 patients(19 eyes) with idiopthic macular hole.Among them,3 eyes belonged to stage 2，10 eyes stage 3 and 6 eyes were stage 4. The visual function including international standard visual acuity,laser retinal visual acuity,photopic ERG intensity responses- and Humphrey 30deg;-2 visual field were tested and compared before and after the surgery. Results (1)International standard visual acuity was from 0.01 to 0.1 preoperatively,and from 0.04 to 0.4 post operatively,the difference was not significant(P＞0.0 5).(2)Laser retinal visual acuity was from 0.12 to 0.4 preoperatively,and from 0.2 to 0.63 postoperatively,the difference was significant (P＜0.05).(3)In photopic ERG intensity responses:the Log K value of bwave decreased after surgery (P＜0.05),but no obvious change found in Rmax and n Value after operation.(4)Humphrey visual field examination revealed the thresholds for 0-10deg; increased after surgery(P＜0.05),but not obvious for 15-30deg;． Conclusion The visual function of the macular cones are increased by macular surgery for IMH. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis，2000，16：213-284)
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of combined surgery of anterior and posterior segment and silicon oil tamponade on macular hole retinal detachment in eyes with high myopia.Methods The clinical data of 48 high myopia patients (48 eyes) with macular hole retinal detachment were retrospectively analyzed. Retinal detachment was mainly at the posterior pole; macular hole was confirmed by noncontact Hruby lens and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Phacoemulsification combined with pars plana vitrectomy and silicon oil tamponade were performed to all patients, of which 41 had undergone internal limiting membrane peeling, and 23 had intraocular lens implanting. The oil had been removed 3.5-48.0 months after the first surgery and OCT had been performed before the removal. The followup period after the removal of the silicon oil was more than 1 year.Results The edge of the macular hole could not be seen under the noncontact Hruby lens 1 week after the surgery in all but 5 patients, and the visual acuity improved. The silicon oil had been removed in all of the 48 patients; the OCT scan before the removal showed that the closed macular holes can be in U shape (8 eyes), V shape (6 eyes) or W shape (23 eyes). About 1338 months after the oil removal, retinal detachment recurred in 2 patients with the Wshaped holes. At the end of the followup period, 16 patients (33.3%) had U or Vshaped macular holes, and 32 patients (66.7%) had Wshaped macular holes. The rate of retinal reattachment was 100%.Conclusion Combined surgery of anterior and posterior segment and silicon oil tamponade is effective on macular hole retinal detachment in eyes with high myopia.
ObjectiveTo compare the results of internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling with and without ILM transplantation to treat idiopathic macular hole (IMH) with hole form factor (HFF)<0.6. MethodsForty patients (40 eyes) of IMH with HFF<0.6 who underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) were enrolled in this study. 20 eyes was performed PPV combined with ILM peeling (ILM peeling group), the other 20 eyes was performed PPV combined with ILM peeling and ILM transplant (ILM transplant group). The follow-up was ranged from 3 to 6 months with an average of 4 months. The changes of closing rate of hole, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), photoreceptor inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) junction defect diameter and amplitude of wave P1 of ring 1 and ring 2 by multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) were comparatively analyzed for the two groups. ResultsIn 3 months after surgery, the IMH closing rate was 70% (14/20) in the ILM peeling group, and 100% (20/20) in the ILM transplant group, the difference between these two groups was significant (χ2=7.059, P<0.05). Postoperative BCVA was improved obviously in the two groups compared to preoperative BCVA, the difference was significant (t=4.017, 4.430; P<0.05). The rate of BCVA improvement in the ILM peeling group and ILM transplant group were 80% and 85%, the difference was not significant (χ2=0.173, P>0.05). The rate of significantly BCVA improvement in the ILM peeling group and ILM transplant group were 35% and 70%, the difference was significant (χ2=4.912, P<0.05). IS/OS junction defect (t=6.368, 6.635; P<0.05) and amplitude of wave P1 of ring 1 (t=2.833, 4.235) and ring 2 (t=2.459, 4.270) by mfERG in the two groups were improved after operation. The differences of postoperative IS/OS junction defect (t=2.261, P<0.05) and amplitude of wave P1 of ring 2 between the two groups were significant (t=2.282, P<0.05), but the differences of postoperative amplitude of wave P1 of ring 1 between two groups was not different (t=1.800, P>0.05). ConclusionPPV combined with ILM peeling and ILM transplantation can significantly improve the closure rate and vision of IMH with HFF<0.6.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical curative effect of posterior scleral reinforcement for macular retinoschisis in pathological myopic patients. MethodsA prospective study was conducted, in which 36 pathological myopia patients(36 eyes)with myopic foveoschisis were enrolled and divided into two groups according to the treatments: 24 patients (24 eyes) voluntarily underwent posterior scleral reinforcement (PSR, operation group) and 12 patients (12 eyes) didn't receive operation (control group). There are no statistical differences (P>0.05) in age, gender, length of axis oculi, spherical equivalent between the 2 groups. All patients were examined by best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), macular retinoschisis types, central foveal thickness (CFT), maximum foveal thickness (MxFT). Patients in operation group were scheduled to a follow-up 3rd, 6th, and 9th month after surgery respectively. Patients in control group all were followed up once every three months. A contrast observation was made on the changes of BCVA, CFT, MxFT, findings of the foveoschisis and the complications of the surgery between groups. ResultsCompared with the preoperation after 9 month follow-up: in the operation group, the BCVA was significantly increased postoperatively (Z=-3.43, P=0.01), the mean CFT was significantly decreased postoperatively (Z=-2.71, P=0.007), while the MxFT which was not significantly decreased postoperatively (Z=-0.67, P=0.503). In the control group, there was no significant change in BCVA (Z=-1.840, P>0.05), the CFT and the MxFT were signi? cant increased respectively (Z=-2.803, -2.04; P<0.05). In the operation group, there were 6 (25.0%) of the 24 eyes get complete resolution of the foveoschisis; 16 (66.7%) of them is not completely attached however the retinoschisis was significantly decreased; only 2 eyes developed to macular hole the other getting worse and the foveal thickness was increased. In the control group no one get complete resolution of the myopic foveoschisis, and 2 eyes developed to retinal detachment in 6 and 8 month respectively. There was no complications such as post-operative intra-ocular pressure increased, subretinal hemorrhage, macular epiretinal membrane, endophthalmitis, vortex vein circumfluence obstacle and anterior ocular ischemia syndrome occurred after surgery. ConclusionsPosterior scleral reinforcement surgery was found effective in improving the visual acuity, reducing the CFT. No obvious complications were found during and after the surgery.
ObjectiveTo observe the safety and effectiveness of patching retinal breaks with Healaflow in 27G vitrectomy combined with air tamponade in the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).MethodsClinical-based prospective continuous study. From March 2017 to May 2018, 51 eyes of 50 RRD patients diagnosed in Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital were included in the study. All eyes were treated with 27G vitrectomy, and laser photocoagulation was performed around retinal hiatus and denaturation zone after complete retinal reattachment. A blunt 27G needle was used to completely cover the surface of the retinal tear with the Healaflow. The injection amount was determined according to the size of the retinal tear, and the standard was that the tear was completely contained. There was no postoperative position limitation. The average follow-up was 15.8±6.3 months. The primary and final anatomic attachment rate, BCVA after operation, the intraoperative and postoperative complications, the recurrence of retinal detachment and so on were recorded.Results51 eyes of 50 patients were enrolled, including 29 males (58.0%) and 21 females (42.0%). The average age was 58.5±1 years. A single break was present in 28 eyes (54.9%) and 2 to 5 breaks in 23 eyes (45.1%). The macula was involved in 32 eyes (62.7%) and attached in 19 eyes (37.3%) intraoperatively. Initial reattachment was achieved in 50 eyes (98.0%) and final reattachment in 51 eyes (100.0%). The logMAR BCVA before and 3 months after operation were 0.95±0.80 and 0.22±0.17, respectively. The difference of logMAR BCVA between before and after operation was significant (t=7.336, P＜0.001). The intraocular pressure was elevated transiently in 31 eyes (60.8%). No other complications occurred during follow-up.ConclusionThe treatment of primary RRD with 27G vitrectomy combined with Healaflow patch and air tamponade is a safe, effective and convenient method with high success rate and rapid recovery of visual function.
Idiopathic macular hole (IMH) refers to full thickness defects of retina in macular area with no clear reasons. The management of IMH includes vitrectomy combined with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling and pharmacological vitreolysis. But ILM peeling may damage the inner retina; novel techniques, such as inverted ILM flap technique and foveola non-peeling ILM surgery, autologous ILM transplantation had made the method of ILM peeling more diversified with less damage. Pharmacological vitreolysis targeting fibronectin and laminin is considered to work in a two-step mechanism, involving both vitreoretinal separation and vitreous liquefaction. Furthermore, IMH judgment and prognosis indicators like ellipsoid zone, macular hole index, hole formation factor, diameter hole index and tractional hole index based on spectral domain optical coherence tomography enriched the assessment of macular hole diameter, depth and shape. How to make full use of new interventions to reduce the incidence of macular hole and obtain a better visual acuity with closed holes is an important direction for future research.
Refractory macular holes typically represent macular holes larger than 400 μm, macular holes in pathological myopic eyes or complicated with myopic schisis, chronic holes longer than 6 months, persistent macular holes after surgeries, and some subtypes of secondary macular holes. A routine pars plana vitrectomy combined with internal limiting membrane peeling yielded a lower closure rate and unsatisfying visual rehabilitation in patients with refractory macular holes, which raised concerns among vitreoretinal surgeons. This editorial reviewed the new upcoming surgical techniques which were reportedly to improve the anatomical and visual prognosis of major subtypes of refractory macular holes. Although with a great variability, these surgical techniques are based the following surgical strategies: firstly, to sufficiently unravel the epi-macular tractional force; secondly, to bridge the defect of neurosensory retina by tissue insertion or implantation and stimulate wound healing process; thirdly, proper tamponade of gas or silicone oil so that the surface tension can stabilize the inserted or implanted tissue and encourage closure of the holes. In conclusion, surgical strategies for refractory macular holes should be made after a comprehensive consideration and a customized design.
ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical characteristic, treatment and prognosis of traumatic macular holes resulted from ocular contusion. MethodsThe clinical data of 47 cases with traumatic macular hole was retrospectively reviewed. The general condition of the patients was summarized, optical coherence tomography and multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) were used to evaluate anatomic and functional outcomes. The patients were divided into observation group and surgery group by the treatment they received, and the prognosis was evaluated. ResultsTraumatic macular hole occurs mainly in male. In the observation group, the mean diameter of macular hole was(490.0±86.9)μm. During the 12 month follow-up, the holes in 7 cases (33.3%) were closed spontaneously, Vision and diameters of 14 cases (57.1%) maintained stable for a long time, the vision of 1 case (3.3%) declined mildly and the diameter of 1 case (3.3%) enlarged slightly. Visual acuity was improved significantly at last follow-up (Z=-2.40, P < 0.05). The amplitudes of N1 wave of mfERG increased both in central fovea and macular area(t=13.30, 5.06;P < 0.05).These data suggests that the macular function was recovered well. In the surgery group, the mean diameter of macular hole was(643.3±125.0)μm and statistically larger than that of the observation group (t=-4.76, P < 0.05). At the last follow-up, visual acuity were not improved significantly (Z=-1.79, P > 0.05). The amplitudes of N1 wave in 6 cases (23.1%) improved merely and the difference was not statistically significant(t=1.98, P > 0.05).These data suggests that the macular function was recovered slightly only in a few patients. ConclusionsA part of the patients with smaller diameters of macular holes may close spontaneously, and they may get better visual acuity. Vitrectomy may help to close the macular holes in some severe cases, but the improvement of functional outcomes is not significant.
Vitrectomy combined with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling and vitreous tamponade is a conventional method for treating macular hole (MH), but the visual acuity and MH closure rate remains to be further improved. After removal of posterior vitreous cortex, the ILM is grasped with an ILM forceps and peeled off in a circular fashion for approximately 1 disc diameters around the MH. During the circumferential peeling, the ILM is not removed completely from the retina but is left attached to the edges of the MH. The ILM was then massaged gently over the MH from all sides until the ILM became inverted and then peel all other ILM within vascular arcades. Inverted ILM flap technique is one of the important improvement methods in MH vitrectomy, especially for MH with large diameter and unhealed MH after ILM peeling. Compared with conventional vitrectomy combined with ILM peeling, inverted ILM flap technique can enhance MH closure and improve visual acuity. Due to lack of large sample observation in clinical trials of inverted ILM flap technique, we still need more cases and longer follow-up of this technology to more accurately evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this technique.