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Choi J, Kim SJ, Kang SW, Son KY, Hwang S. Macular hole with epiretinal proliferation: diagnostic value of en-face optical coherence tomography and clinical characteristics. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024; 262:2461-2470. [PMID: 38499794 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-024-06446-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To elucidate the clinical features and surgical outcomes of full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) with epiretinal proliferation (EP) diagnosed by both en-face and B-mode optical coherence tomography (OCT). METHOD This retrospective cohort study classified idiopathic FTMHs into two groups, based on B-scan and en-face OCT imaging: FTMH with EP (EP group) and without EP (non-EP group). The preoperative features, as well as postoperative outcomes up to 12 months, were compared between the two groups. RESULT Among 318 eyes of idiopathic FTMH that met the inclusion criteria, 59 eyes (18.6%) were in the EP group, and others were in the non-EP group. In 9 eyes (15.3%) out of the EP group, EP was not detected in the preoperative B-mode OCT but was identified through the en-face OCT. Baseline features showed a higher male proportion (47.5% vs. 27.8%, P = 0.005) and a lower incidence of vitreofoveal traction (P < 0.001) in the EP group than in the non-EP group. The EP group showed worse visual recovery than the non-EP group (- 0.23 vs. - 0.41 logarithm of the minimum angle of the resolution at 12 months, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION The en-face OCT enhances diagnostic accuracy of EP in FTMH eyes, especially in the case with smaller extent of EP. Eyes with FTMH with EP showed a worse visual recovery than FTMH without EP.
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- Jaehwan Choi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyung Hee University Medial Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Sejong, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Abousy M, Drew-Bear LE, Gibbons A, Pan-Doh N, Li X, Handa JT. In-Depth Analysis of Preoperative OCT Markers as Prognostic Factors for Lamellar Macular Holes and Epiretinal Membrane Foveoschisis. Ophthalmol Retina 2024; 8:465-472. [PMID: 37972892 PMCID: PMC11070309 DOI: 10.1016/j.oret.2023.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify preoperative OCT markers that correlate with postoperative visual acuity (VA) changes in eyes with lamellar macular hole (LMH) and epiretinal membrane foveoschisis (ERMF) after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). DESIGN Cross-sectional retrospective study. SUBJECTS Patients seen at the Wilmer Eye Institute between 2011 and 2021 with an International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, or International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, code for "macular hole" that underwent PPV, and demonstrated all OCT criteria present for either LMH or ERMF based on the Hubschman et al (2020) classification. METHODS OCT markers including hole dimensions, retinal layer continuity, and ellipsoid zone (EZ) convexity and pixelated intensity were quantified. Visual acuity immediately before PPV and at the last follow-up date available were both recorded. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Preoperative OCT variables that are correlated with postoperative changes in VA. RESULTS Forty-two eyes from 42 patients with LMH (n = 11) and ERMF (n = 31) that underwent PPV were identified. Visual acuity in the ERMF cohort significantly improved at last follow-up compared with preoperative VA (P < 0.001), whereas VA in the LMH cohort did not (P = 0.14). In the LMH cohort, retinal layer continuity at the hole edge was positively correlated with change in VA at final follow-up, whereas hole height was negatively correlated with VA. In the ERMF cohort, preoperative VA was negatively correlated with change in VA at final follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Retinal layer continuity at the hole and hole height are novel preoperative markers that predict postoperative VA change in LMH. After identifying the type of macular lesion, surgeons should consider using these preoperative OCT markers when counseling patients on potential postoperative VA outcomes and when managing patient expectations. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S) The authors have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
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- Mya Abousy
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, Florida; Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland; University of Missouri-Kansas City Department of Ophthalmology, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Hsieh YT, Yang CM. Vitreomacular traction in diabetic retinopathy. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2024; 68:12-18. [PMID: 38001367 DOI: 10.1007/s10384-023-01034-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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PURPOSE Vitreomacular traction (VMT) has unique presentations in eyes with diabetic retinopathy (DR). This study aimed to investigate the characteristics and clinical course of VMT in DR. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective case series. METHODS Thirty eyes from 30 patients with DR and concurrent VMT were retrospectively enrolled. Baseline and final best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) characteristics were reported. Linear regression models were used to analyze the correlating factors for visual outcome. RESULTS Of the 30 eyes, a thickened posterior hyaloid membrane was noted in all cases and multi-layered traction from different directions in 14 eyes (46.7%). Twenty-one eyes (70%) had tractional macular retinoschisis, seven (23.3%) had foveal detachment, five (16.7%) had a lamellar macular hole, and three (10%) had a full-thickness macular hole, including two with macular hole retinal detachment. Three eyes had spontaneous release of the VMT within 3 months of observation. For the remaining 27 eyes receiving operations, the VMT, full-thickness macular hole, and serous foveal detachment all resolved postoperatively with residual macular schisis in 6 eyes (22.2%) only. None of the baseline OCT characteristics were associated with postoperative BCVA (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS VMT in DR had a thickened posterior hyaloid, and many of them had multi-layered traction and/or concurrent macular retinoschisis. Lamellar macular hole, full-thickness macular hole, or concurrent retinal detachment may also occur. Spontaneous resolution of VMT rarely occurred, and those who underwent operation for VMT had improved vision and macular structures with resolution of the macular hole and retinal detachment.
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- Yi-Ting Hsieh
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, 7 Zhongshan S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, 7 Zhongshan S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei, 10002, Taiwan.
- College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Berco E, Arnon R, Kozlov Y, Shad JL, Shoham-Hazon N, Tuli R, Hilely A. Internal limiting membrane flap with viscoelastic device for lamellar hole surgery with no postoperative positioning. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2023; 261:3395-3401. [PMID: 37542557 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-023-06196-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To propose a novel technique of an internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap using ophthalmic viscoelastic device (OVD) with no requirement for postoperative head posture for the treatment of lamellar macular hole (LMH) repair. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 16 consecutive eyes of LMH patients who underwent vitrectomy with ILM flap with OVD. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central macular thickness (CMT), simultaneous cataract extraction, and ellipsoid zone disruption preoperatively and at the final follow-up were compared. RESULTS The mean age was 73.19 ± 7.26 years, and ten patients (62%) were females. The mean follow-up was 5.06±1.43 months (range 3-6). For all patients, BCVA was significantly improved at the final visit, from 0.65±0.36 logMAR units to 0.42±0.29 (p < 0.001). None of the patients had visual loss. Six patients had epiretinal membrane (ERM) foveoschisis, and the rest had LMH with epiretinal proliferation. Both subgroups presented a significant improvement in their BCVA with a trend for better improvement in the latter (p=0.09). Ellipsoid zone disruption was seen in 7 patients including one patient with a macular scar. There was no significant effect of ellipsoid zone disruption on the final BCVA (p=0.33). Twelve eyes (75%) underwent simultaneous cataract extraction. Mean BCVA at the final postoperative visit improved regardless of whether the eyes underwent simultaneous cataract surgery (p=0.39). CMT was also significantly improved at the final visit, from 200.06±46.8 μm preoperatively to 305.00±85.5 μm (p<0.001). No full-thickness macular holes were developed postoperatively. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of LMH with ILM flap with OVD showed promising anatomical and functional results with no postoperative head position requirements.
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- Efraim Berco
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Dan-Petah-Tiqwa District, Clalit Health Services, 13th David Ben Gurion, Bnei Brak, Israel.
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- Department of Military Medicine and "Tzameret", Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Dalhousie University Nova Scotia, Eye NB Centre of Excellence, Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Tozzi L, Gius I, Greggio A, Meduri A, De Salvo G, Parolini B, Frisina R. Case Report: Spontaneous Closure of Idiopathic Full-thickness Macular Hole and Early Development of Lamellar Hole. Optom Vis Sci 2023; 100:804-809. [PMID: 37678581 DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000002070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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SIGNIFICANCE Spontaneous closure of an idiopathic full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) is a rare event. The underlying mechanisms are unclear because of the difficulty in detecting subtle structural changes even with serial imaging. Previous reports are largely optical coherence tomography (OCT) based, but multimodal imaging could highlight new information. PURPOSE This study aimed to report the spontaneous closure of an idiopathic FTMH (iFTMH) and its recurrence and late closure documented by serial OCT integrated with multimodal imaging modalities and microperimetry (MP). CASE REPORT A healthy 46-year-old man was referred to the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Padova for an iFTMH in the right eye with preserved visual acuity. The patient was scheduled for monthly controls up to 12 months by an integrated assessment of OCT, angiography-OCT, short-wavelength fundus autofluorescence, and MP. Two months later, tracked OCT scans showed a closure of the hole with a residual lamellar macular hole. Sequential examinations revealed a discontinuation of photoreceptors (ellipsoid zone) and a recurrence of iFTMH, and 7 months later, iFTMH reclosed without any relevant changes up to 12 months. Foveal avascular zone area increased from the baseline reaching its maximum value when iFTMH recurred. Two hyper-fundus autofluorescence points were detected in the foveal area, one progressively decreased and one reached the most intense signal when iFTMH recurred. Retinal sensitivity decreased mostly in one hyper-fundus autofluorescence point when the ellipsoid zone line discontinued and reached the lowest value when iFTMH recurred, and increased mostly in the other points when iFTMH reclosed. CONCLUSIONS Spontaneous iFTMH closure, as well as its recurrence and reclosure, is a rare event. By monitoring with multiple imaging modalities, MP and their overlaying elaboration can add new biomarkers with diagnostic and prognostic value.
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- Department of Ophthalmology of University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology of University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Eye Clinic, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Eye Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Department of Ophthalmology of Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital of Piacenza, Piacenza, Italy
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Liu J, Zhang Q, Zhao P. AN EIGHT-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF THE ETIOLOGIES, CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND VISUAL OUTCOMES OF PEDIATRIC LAMELLAR MACULAR HOLE. Retina 2023; 43:2010-2018. [PMID: 37870909 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000003892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the etiologies, characteristics, and prognosis of lamellar macular hole (LMH) in pediatric patients. METHODS A consecutive series of 59 patients (62 eyes) aged <16 years with MHs (lamellar and full-thickness) treated from 2013 to 2021 in a tertiary center was reviewed. Data collected included demographic and clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients presenting with LMH. RESULTS Twelve eyes (19.4%) of 11 children had LMH. Seven patients were male, with an average age of 6.9 years. The primary pathologies included X-linked retinoschisis in six eyes (50%); familial exudative vitreoretinopathy in two (16.7%); and ocular toxocariasis, Coats disease, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, and idiopathic LMH with associated lenticonus in one eye (8.3%) each. Four eyes (36.4%) showed tractional appearance and seven (63.6%) degenerative. All degenerative LMH showed ellipsoidal zone defect, significantly higher than that in the tractional group (25%, 1/4) ( P = 0.024). Five eyes achieved closed LMH and limited visual gain, four underwent surgery, and one closed spontaneously. CONCLUSION X-linked retinoschisis was the most frequent primary cause in pediatric LMH. Two types of LMH can be classified: tractional and degenerative. The latter showed a higher rate of ellipsoidal zone defect. Vision improved after LMH closed, regardless of surgery or spontaneous closure.
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- Jingjing Liu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Confalonieri F, Haave H, Binder S, Bober AM, Bragadottir R, Baerland T, Faber R, Forsaa V, Gonzalez-Lopez JJ, Govetto A, Haugstad M, Ivastinovic D, Jenko NČ, Nicoară SD, Kaljurand K, Kozak I, Kvanta A, Lytvynchuk L, Nawrocka ZA, Pajic SP, Petrovič MG, Radecka L, Rehak M, Romano MR, Ruban A, Speckauskas M, Stene-Johansen I, Stranak Z, Thaler A, Thein ASA, Theocharis I, Tomic Z, Yan X, Zekolli M, Zhuri B, Znaor L, Petrovski BE, Kolko M, Lumi X, Petrovski G. Macular hole Delphi consensus statement (MHOST). Acta Ophthalmol 2023; 101:815-825. [PMID: 37493073 DOI: 10.1111/aos.15682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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PURPOSE To derive a Delphi method-based consensus for the surgical management of Full Thickness Macular Hole (FTMH) and Lamellar Macular Hole (LMH). METHODS 37 expert VR surgeons from 21 mainly European countries participated in Delphi method-based questionnaire for diagnosis and treatment of FTMHs and LMHs. RESULTS A total of 36 items were rated in round 1 by 37 participants, of which 10 items achieved consensus: intraoperative verification of PVD; clinical superiority of OCT-based FTMH classification; practical ineffectiveness of ocriplasmin; circular 360° ILM peeling for small macular holes; use of regular surgical technique for the size of the hole in concomitant retinal detachment; performing complete vitrectomy; SF6 gas as preferred tamponade; cataract surgery if crystalline lens is mildly/moderately opaque; removal of both ILM and LHEP in LMH surgery. In round 2, 18 items with moderate consensus (45-70% agreement) in round 1 were rated by 35 participants. Final consensus was reached in 35% of questions related to both diagnosis and surgical procedures. CONCLUSIONS This Delphi study provides valuable information about the consensus/disagreement on different scenarios encountered during FTMH and LMH management as a guide tosurgical decision-making. High rate of disagreement and/or variable approaches still exist for treating such relatively common conditions.
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- Filippo Confalonieri
- Center for Eye Research and Innovative Diagnostics, Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Center for Eye Research and Innovative Diagnostics, Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Ophthalmology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Quality and Health Technology, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Surgery Department, Universidad de Alcalá School of Medicine, Madrid, Spain
- Ophthalmology Department, Hospital Universitario Ramón Y Cajal, IRYCIS, Madrid, Spain
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- Ophthalmology Department, Fatebenefratelli and Ophthalmic Hospital, ASSt-Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Eye Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Ophthalmology, Emergency County Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Moorfields Eye Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Eye and Vision, St. Erik Eye Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Justus Liebig University, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Giessen, Germany
- Karl Landsteiner Institute for Retinal Research and Imaging, Vienna, Austria
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- Eye Hospital University Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Ophthalmology, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Ophthalmology for Children and Adults, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Ophthalmology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Eye Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Center for Eye Research and Innovative Diagnostics, Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Ophthalmology, "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Center for Eye Research and Innovative Diagnostics, Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
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Meng J, Chen Y, Cheng K, Qi J, Du Y, Yao Y, He W, Zhang K, Lu Y, Zhu X. LONG-TERM PROGRESSION PATTERN OF MYOPIC TRACTIONAL MACULOPATHY: Outcomes and Risk Factors. Retina 2023; 43:1189-1197. [PMID: 36977327 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000003791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the long-term progression pattern of myopic tractional maculopathy and the risk factors. METHODS The prevalence and grade of myopic tractional maculopathy were assessed with optical coherence tomography at enrollment and at the 2-year follow-up. The severity of posterior staphyloma and the presence of dome-shaped macula were also evaluated. RESULTS In total, 610 highly myopic eyes of 610 patients were analyzed. The prevalence of epiretinal membrane, myopic retinoschisis, and macular hole increased from 26.7%, 12.1%, and 4.4% at enrollment to 41.1%, 18.2%, and 9.5% at the 2-year follow-up, respectively. Epiretinal membrane progressed in 21.8% of eyes, but visual acuity did not decline significantly in these eyes. Myopic retinoschisis progressed in 6.8% of eyes, and macular hole progressed in 14.8% of eyes. Significantly greater best-corrected visual acuity reduction was detected in the eyes with myopic retinoschisis or macular hole progression than the rest ( P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that longer axial length, more-severe posterior staphyloma, and absence of dome-shaped macula were associated with myopic tractional maculopathy progression. CONCLUSION In highly myopic eyes, long-term visual acuity was relatively stable in those with epiretinal membrane, but was significantly affected by myopic retinoschisis or macular hole progression. Longer axial length, more-severe posterior staphyloma, and absence of dome-shaped macula were risk factors for myopic tractional maculopathy progression.
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- Jiaqi Meng
- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai 200031, China; and
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai 200031, China; and
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai 200031, China; and
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai 200031, China; and
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai 200031, China; and
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai 200031, China; and
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai 200031, China; and
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Hsia Y, Lee CY, Ho TC, Yang CH, Yang CM. The development and evolution of lamellar macular hole in highly myopic eyes. Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:1170-1177. [PMID: 35562550 PMCID: PMC10102228 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02086-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES To study the development, evolution, outcomes, and prognostic factors of lamellar macular hole (LMH) in highly myopic (HM) patients. METHODS Fifty eyes from 47 HM patients with LMHs were retrospectively enrolled. Relevant pre- and post-LMH optical coherence tomography findings and visual acuity were collected. Structural progression was defined as an increase in the height of retinoschisis, and the development of foveal detachment, full-thickness macular hole, or retinal detachment. RESULTS Four traction-related developmental processes were identified. Type 1 LMHs (8, 16%) developed from foveal avulsion caused by vitreomacular traction. Type 2 (32, 64%) and type 3 LMHs (5, 10%) formed from ruptured parafoveal and central foveal cysts, respectively. Progressive foveal thinning caused by epiretinal membranes (ERMs) without cystic changes led to type 4 LMHs (5, 10%). Retinoschisis developed before (9 eyes), after (10 eyes), or simultaneously with (6 eyes) the LMH formation. Structural progression was noted in 50%, 53%, 0%, 100% of patients with type 1-4 LMHs, respectively. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard model showed that greater residual foveal thickness (P = 0.001, adjusted odds ratio = 0.22, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.08 ~ 0.56), and the absence of retinoschisis were protective against structural progression. Multivariable linear regression showed that poor baseline visual acuity (P < 0.001, β = 0.74, 95% CI 0.41 ~ 1.07) and type 4 LMH predicted worse visual outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Four traction-related LMH developmental processes were observed in HM eyes and exhibited different evolution and outcomes. LMHs with foveal thinning induced by ERMs had the worst outcomes.
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- Yun Hsia
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Macular Surgery: Classification, Management and Surgical Techniques. J Ophthalmol 2023; 2023:9891345. [PMID: 36700117 PMCID: PMC9870682 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9891345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Lee CY, Hsia Y, Yang CM. Formation and evolution of idiopathic lamellar macular hole-a pilot study. BMC Ophthalmol 2022; 22:432. [PMID: 36376819 PMCID: PMC9664695 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-022-02669-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The developmental pathways and subsequent evolutional processes of idiopathic lamellar macular hole (LMH) were studied with spectrum domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Methods Twenty-seven eyes of 26 patients of idiopathic LMH with pre-LMH SD-OCT available were retrospectively reviewed. Relevant OCT parameters and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were collected and analyzed. Results Four types of developmental pathways of idiopathic LMH were noted. Type 1 (5 cases), involved disruption of a foveal cyst from vitreomacular traction. Type 2 (10 cases), demonstrated rupture of parafoveal cysts or schisis mainly from epiretinal membrane (ERM). In type 3 pathway (5 cases), a central intraretinal cyst formed under tight ERM with subsequent cyst roof dehiscence. Type 4 (7 cases), showed gradual loss of foveal tissue without cystic lesions from ERM traction. There was no statistically significant change in BCVA during LMH formations or subsequent evolutional processes in any types of the developmental pathways. Three cases developed epiretinal proliferation (EP) during evolution, which showed tendency of decrease in BCVA. Among the three cases, one later developed the degenerative configuration. Conclusions In summary, four types of tractional developmental pathways of idiopathic LMH were identified. BCVA was relatively stable during LMH formation and follow-up. Deterioration of visual acuity were found in cases that developed EP during evolution. Transformation into degenerative configuration might be possible after LMH formation.
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Hwang S, Kang SW. The clinical and pathogenic significance of atypical epiretinal tissue in macular hole. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2022; 260:2791-2798. [PMID: 35838804 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-022-05750-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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With the recent advent of high-resolution optical coherence tomography (OCT), atypical epiretinal tissue (AET), also known as epiretinal proliferation, has been frequently noted in various pathologies. AET presents as premacular tissue with homogenous medium reflectivity over the internal limiting membrane on OCT. Although AET is most frequently associated with a lamellar hole (LH), some cases of macular hole (MH) also accompany AET at the edge of the hole. MH with AET has been reported to have worse clinical and surgical outcomes than MH without AET. The imaging and histopathological findings of AET imply that the development of MH with AET may not have been driven by vitreofoveal traction. Instead, MH with AET might have evolved from LH with AET. This mini-review encompassed relevant studies on MH with AET published to date and explained the clinical, prognostic, and pathogenic significance of AET in MH in detail.
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- Sungsoon Hwang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Macular Holes: Main Clinical Presentations, Diagnosis, and Therapies. J Ophthalmol 2022; 2022:2270861. [PMID: 35450323 PMCID: PMC9017549 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2270861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Macular holes are a spectrum of retinal diseases that comprehends full-thickness macular holes (FTMHs), refractory/recurrent macular holes, lamellar macular holes (LMHs), myopic macular holes (MMHs), traumatic macular holes, and macular holes secondary to other retinal pathologies or injuries. There are various classifications of the subtypes of macular hole, and only in recent times researchers defined a common nomenclature, especially thanks to the evolution in retinal imaging, offered by new instruments like the swept-source OCT. The proposed therapies for macular holes are different and range from a “wait-and-see” approach to the vitrectomy, with different results in each subtype of macular hole. This narrative review has the purpose to investigate the available evidence in literature to give a summary of the knowledge about these retinal pathologies.
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Frisina R, Tozzi L, Gius I, Pilotto E, Midena E. Novel approaches to the assessment and treatment of lamellar macular hole. Acta Ophthalmol 2021; 100:e1287-e1297. [PMID: 34897994 DOI: 10.1111/aos.15078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyse morpho-functional foveal changes in eyes with lamellar macular hole (LMH) by an integrated assessment of short-wavelength fundus autofluorescence (SW-FAF) and microperimetry (SW-FAF/microperimetry integrated assessment) before and after treatment with a technique of double-inverted flaps of epiretinal proliferation (EP) and internal limiting membrane (ILM). METHODS Clinical and tomographic parameters were best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), LMH size, central retinal thickness (CRT) and outer retinal layer integrity. SW-FAF/microperimetry integrated assessment allowed to analyse retinal sensitivity (RS) and FAF status of the fovea by an overlay of RS map on SW-FAF image. Follow-up was at baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 12 postoperative months. RESULTS Forty pseudophakic eyes. Hyper-FAF area was associated with larger LMH size (p = 0.0073) and inversely correlated with CRT (p = 0.021). Lower preoperative RS was observed in hyper-FAF than normo-FAF areas (p = 0.0117). External limiting membrane (ELM) defect was associated with worse BCVA (p = 0.0004). After surgery, BCVA improved (p = 0.001) and it was related to ELM recovery (p = 0.00483), hyper-FAF area decreased (p = 0.001), and RS increased (p = 0.440). Hyper-FAF points that normalized their FAF were associated with higher RS improvement compared to unchanged points. CONCLUSION Short-wavelength fundus autofluorescence/microperimetry integrated assessment provides important information on the entity of damage of LMH and on postoperative recovery. Double-inverted EP and ILM flap technique is safe and effective for LMH treatment.
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- Rino Frisina
- Department of Neuroscience ‐ Ophthalmology of University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience ‐ Ophthalmology of University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience ‐ Ophthalmology of University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience ‐ Ophthalmology of University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience ‐ Ophthalmology of University of Padova Padova Italy
- GB Bietti Foundation IRCCS Roma Italy
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BACKGROUND Lamellar macular holes (LMHs) are small, partial-thickness defects of the macula defined by characteristic features on optical coherence tomography (OCT), including a newly recognised type of epiretinal membrane termed 'epiretinal proliferation'. There may be a rationale to recommend surgery for individuals with LMHs, particularly those with functional or anatomical deterioration, or poor baseline vision causing significant disability, to stabilise the LMH and prevent further visual deterioration; however, there is currently no evidence-based consensus. OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of surgical interventions on post-operative visual and anatomical outcomes in people with a confirmed LMH. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE Ovid, Embase Ovid, Scopus SciVerse, ISRCTN registry, US National Institutes of Health Ongoing Trials Register, ClinicalTrials.gov and the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP). We also searched reference lists of included trials to identify other eligible trials which our search strategy may have missed. The date of the search was 20 July 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving participants with a confirmed LMH diagnosis which reported one or more surgical intervention(s), alone or in combination, in at least one arm of the RCT. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methods as expected by Cochrane. Two study authors independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias for included trials. Trial authors were contacted for further information and clarification. MAIN RESULTS A single RCT was eligible for inclusion. Thirty-six participants were randomised in a 2:1 ratio; 24 were allocated to undergo surgery (pars plana vitrectomy, peeling of the epiretial proliferation followed by fovea-sparing removal of the internal limiting membrane) and 12 (10 following two participant dropouts) to observation. Overall, the certainty of the evidence was low for all outcomes due to selection and detection bias, and the low number of participants enrolled in the study which may affect the accuracy of results and reliability of conclusions. At six-month follow-up, change in vision was better in the surgery group (-0.27 logMAR improvement) than observation (0.02 worsening) (mean difference (MD): -0.29 logMAR, 95% confidence intervals (CI): -0.33 to -0.25). Central retinal thickness increased in the surgery group over 6 months 126 μm increase) compared with observation group (decrease by 11μm) (MD: 137 μm, 95% CI: 125.87 μm to 148.13 μm). Finally, at six-month follow-up, retinal sensitivity was better in the surgery group (3.03 dB increase) compared with the observation group (0.06 dB decrease) (MD: 3.09 dB, 95% CI: 2.07 to 4.11 dB). Vision-related quality of life and metamorphopsia were not reported. No adverse outcomes or complications were reported in the study, however, authors could not provide information on whether any individuals developed deterioration in vision of 0.2 logMAR or worse. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The included single trial demonstrated improvements in visual and anatomical outcome measures for participants with a LMH who underwent surgery compared with observation only. Therefore, we can conclude that participants who undergo surgery may achieve superior post-operative best corrected visual acuity and anatomical outcomes compared with observation only. However, the results of a single and small RCT provides limited evidence to support or refute surgery as an effective management option for LMHs. Future RCTs with a larger number of participants and with fewer methodological limitations and biases are necessary to inform future clinical practice.
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- Declan C Murphy
- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Sunderland, UK
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Liu J, Hu ZZ, Zheng XH, Li YL, Huang JL, Cao EB, Yuan ST, Xie P, Liu QH. Displacement of the retina after idiopathic macular hole surgery with different internal limiting membrane peeling patterns. Int J Ophthalmol 2021; 14:1408-1412. [PMID: 34540618 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2021.09.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To explore retinal displacement after surgical treatment for idiopathic macular hole (IMH) with different internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling patterns. METHODS Totally 22 eyes from 20 patients with IMH were randomly allocated into two groups, N-T group (11 eyes) and T-N group (11 eyes). For patients in N-T group, ILM was peeled off from nasal to temporal retina. For patients in T-N group, ILM was peeled off from temporal to nasal retina. Preoperative, postoperative 1, 3, and 6mo, autofluorescence fundus images were collected for manual measurement of distances of fixed nasal (N), temporal (T), superior (S), and inferior (I) retinal points (bifurcation or crossing of retinal vessels) around the macula to the optic disc (OD). These were respectively defined as N-OD, T-OD, S-OD, and I-OD. The retinal displacement, macular hole closure rate, and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were compared between the two groups after surgery. RESULTS At postoperative 1, 3, and 6mo, the macula slipped toward the OD, manifested by the decreased T-OD, N-OD, S-OD, and I-OD (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the T-OD, N-OD, S-OD, and I-OD between N-T group and T-N group. IMH closure rate was 100% both in N-T group and T-N group. There was no significant difference in BCVA between two groups (P<0.05). CONCLUSION The macula slips toward the OD after successful macular hole surgery. The two different ILM peeling pattern show similar visual outcome and retinal displacement, which means ILM peeling directions are not the influencing factor of postoperative retinal displacement.
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- Jin Liu
- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.,Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.,Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi Children's Hospital, the Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214002, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.,Department of Ophthalmology, the Central Hospital of MaAnShan, Maanshan 243031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.,Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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Catania F, Allegrini D, Nembri A, Confalonieri F, Zollet P, Crincoli E, Romano MR. Macular Microvascular Modifications in Progressive Lamellar Macular Holes. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11091717. [PMID: 34574058 PMCID: PMC8466957 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11091717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lamellar macular holes (LMHs) may show morphological and functional deterioration over time, yet no definite prognostic factor for progression has been identified. Since neurovascular retinal unit impairment may take part in neurodegeneration, we compare progressive LMHs to stable ones in optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography parameters. METHODS OCT B scans of eyes with LMH were analyzed to detect the presence of tissue loss (TL) over time, allowing us to identify a TL group and a stable (ST) group (14 patients each). The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at each considered imaging time point was collected. Lastly, patients underwent macular OCT angiography. RESULTS BCVA at last follow up was significantly reduced in the TL group compared to both the ST group and TL group baseline assessment. SCP foveal vessel density (VD), SCP and deep capillary plexus (DCP) perfusion density (PD) and parafoveal PD were lower in the TL group. Linear correlations between quantitative TL over time and parafoveal PD in SCP and between the speed of TL and BCVA variation during follow up were also detected. CONCLUSIONS TL in LMHs is associated with both OCT angiography modifications and BCVA deterioration over time. We suggest these findings to be a manifestation of foveal Muller cell impairment in progressive LMHs.
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- Fiammetta Catania
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Milan, Italy; (F.C.); (P.Z.); (M.R.R.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, 24128 Bergamo, Italy; (D.A.); (A.N.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, 24128 Bergamo, Italy; (D.A.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, 24128 Bergamo, Italy; (D.A.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Milan, Italy; (F.C.); (P.Z.); (M.R.R.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, 24128 Bergamo, Italy; (D.A.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Milan, Italy; (F.C.); (P.Z.); (M.R.R.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, 24128 Bergamo, Italy; (D.A.); (A.N.)
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- Ophthalmology Unit, “Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS”, 00168 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Ophthalmology, Catholic University of “Sacro Cuore”, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Milan, Italy; (F.C.); (P.Z.); (M.R.R.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, 24128 Bergamo, Italy; (D.A.); (A.N.)
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Parisi G, Fallico M, Maugeri A, Barchitta M, Agodi A, Russo A, Longo A, Avitabile T, Castellino N, Bonfiglio V, Dell'Omo R, Furino C, Cennamo G, Rejdak R, Nowomiejska K, Toro M, Marolo P, Ventre L, Reibaldi M. Primary vitrectomy for degenerative and tractional lamellar macular holes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246667. [PMID: 33667237 PMCID: PMC7935291 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Purpose To assess the efficacy of vitrectomy in degenerative and tractional lamellar macular holes (LMHs) by meta-analysis of published studies. Methods PubMed, Medline and Embase databases were searched up to May 2020. Included cohorts were divided into three groups: degenerative LMH group, lamellar hole associated epiretinal proliferation (LHEP) group and tractional LMH group. LHEP is likely to be associated with degenerative LMHs, but less commonly could be associated with mixed LMHs. To reduce risk of possible misclassification bias, eyes with LHEP which could not have been precisely classified by the authors, were included into the LHEP group. The primary outcome was to investigate the visual change following primary vitrectomy in the degenerative LMH and LHEP group versus the tractional LMH group. A sensitivity analysis excluding the LHEP group was also performed on the primary outcome. Mean difference (MD) in best corrected visual acuity between baseline and post-treatment was calculated, along with 95% confidence interval (CI). Rate of incidence of post-operative full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) was assessed as secondary outcome. Results Thirteen studies were included. Pooled analyses including all groups showed a significant visual improvement following vitrectomy (pre-post MD = -0.17;95%CI = -0.22,-0.12;p<0.001), with no difference in visual improvement between the degenerative LMH and LHEP group and the tractional LMH group. The sensitivity analysis excluding LHEP group confirmed no difference in visual change between the degenerative LMH group (pre-post MD = -0.18;95%CI = -0.24,-0.12;p<0.001) and the tractional LMH group (MD = -0.16;95%CI = -0.26,-0.07;p<0.001). The incidence rate of post-operative FTMH was higher in the degenerative LMH and LHEP group than in the tractional LMH group (p = 0.002). Conclusion Primary vitrectomy for LMH ensured a favorable visual outcome, with no difference in visual gain between degenerative and tractional LMHs. However, a higher incidence of post-operative FTMHs was found in eyes with the degenerative LMH subtype.
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- Guglielmo Parisi
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of General Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic Section, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic Section, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic Section, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Parolini B, Palmieri M, Finzi A, Frisina R. Proposal for the management of myopic traction maculopathy based on the new MTM staging system. Eur J Ophthalmol 2020; 31:3265-3276. [PMID: 33345597 DOI: 10.1177/1120672120980943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To propose the Myopic Traction Maculopathy (MTM) management Table, based on the MTM Staging System (MSS). METHODS A retrospective review of 157 eyes affected by MTM, operated with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), or macular buckle (MB) or combined surgery (MB + PPV). Each case was classified according to the MSS. Anatomical results were evaluated with OCT at an intermediate follow-up (3-6 months) and at a final follow-up (2-8 years), considering changes both in the foveal and in the retinal pattern. The number and type of operations needed were noted. The surgical complications were reported. RESULTS Primary surgery was MB for 83 eyes (52%), PPV for 36 (23%) and MB + PPV for 38 (24%). At intermediate follow-up, the retinal pattern was restored in 55.41% and foveal in 42.68%.Further surgery was indicated as PPV in 25.48%, MB in 14.65%. At the final follow-up, the retinal pattern was restored in 96.16% and the foveal pattern in 87.90%.BCVA improved at the final follow-up (p < 0.05). The complications of MB were not sight-threatening. The complications of PPV were FTMH in 67% cases in stages 2, 3, and 4. Cataract developed in 60% of phakic eyes. The complications of combined MB+PPV were cataract (56%) and PVR (5%). CONCLUSIONS Both PPV and MB may be used to treat MTM. PPV addresses the changes in the foveal pattern while MB addresses the changes in the retinal pattern. The MTM management table offers a proposal for the choice of type and timing of treatment customized per each stage of MTM.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Caretti L, La Gloria Valerio A, Verzola G, Badin G, Monterosso C, Daniele AR. Functional and morphological outcomes after surgery in lamellar macular holes versus epiretinal membrane foveoschisis. Eur J Ophthalmol 2020; 31:3294-3299. [PMID: 33246377 DOI: 10.1177/1120672120974287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the clinical findings and outcomes of vitrectomy for lamellar macular holes (LMH) versus epiretinal membrane foveoschisis (ERMF). MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study enrolled 36 eyes of 35 patients with a minimum follow-up of 6 months. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) parameters and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were analyzed preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS The 19 (52.8%) ERMF and 17 (47.2%) LMH were included. Preoperatively, eyes with LMH were characterized by a lower central foveal thickness (CFT) (102.18 ± 31.44 µm vs 159.37 ± 25.25 µm, p < 0.001) and a greater incidence of outer retinal disruption (p < 0.001). Primary anatomical success was achieved in 34/36 eyes (94.4%). Preoperative BCVA was better in ERMF (0.16 - IQR 0.09 - logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution (LogMAR) - 20/28 Snellen) than LMH (0.40 - IQR 0.30 - LogMAR, 20/50 Snellen) (p = 0.008). At 6 months after surgery, BCVA significantly improved in the ERMF group (p < 0.001), but showed insignificant change in LMH (p = 0.125). Two cases, both in the LMH group, developed full thickness macular hole after surgery. CONCLUSION Eyes with LMH showed visual stabilization after surgery, whereas the eyes in the ERMF group were susceptible to functional improvement. These differences in BCVA outcomes may be the consequence of a higher damage in the outer retina in the LMH group; an accurate SD-OCT examination is a fundamental step when deciding to proceed or not to the surgery.
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- Luigi Caretti
- Department of Ophthalmology, Santa Maria Della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Santa Maria Della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Santa Maria Della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Santa Maria Della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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Frisina R, Gius I, Palmieri M, Finzi A, Tozzi L, Parolini B. Myopic Traction Maculopathy: Diagnostic and Management Strategies. Clin Ophthalmol 2020; 14:3699-3708. [PMID: 33173268 PMCID: PMC7646438 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s237483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Pathologic myopia (PM) is an ocular disorder characterized by a spherical equivalent (SE) of more than - 6.0 diopters (D) or by an axial length (AL) of more than 26.5 millimeters (mm). PM is associated with myopic maculopathy (MM). The ATN classification describes all the aspects of MM which regroups atrophic, tractional and neovascular consequences to the sclera, choroid and retina of highly myopic eyes. The advent of OCT allowed to define the ultrastructural characteristics of the tractional changes in MM, described by the term myopic traction maculopathy (MTM). They include foveoschisis/maculoschisis/retinoschisis (FS/MS/RS), retinal/foveal detachment (RD/FD), lamellar macular holes (LMH) and full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) with or without RD (MHRD). The MTM staging system (MSS) describes all foveal and retinal changes related to MTM and their natural history interpreting them as different stages of a single progressive disorder. The management of MTM can be just observation for the earliest cases with good vision or surgery for the severe stages with vision loss. There are two possible surgical approaches: ab externo, that acts on the alteration of the scleral shape and includes posterior scleral reinforcement and macular buckle. Ab interno, that targets the alteration of the foveal profile and consists in pars plana vitrectomy with removal of all the epiretinal tractions, maneuvers on the internal limiting membrane, and the use of intravitreal tamponade and laser. As they target two different sides of the same pathology, the two techniques have to be selected on the base of the MTM stage, single or combined.
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- Rino Frisina
- Department of Ophthalmology of University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology of University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology of University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Scharf JM, Hilely A, Preti RC, Grondin C, Chehaibou I, Greaves G, Tran K, Wang D, Ip MS, Hubschman JP, Gaudric A, Sarraf D. Hyperreflective Stress Lines and Macular Holes. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2020; 61:50. [PMID: 32347919 PMCID: PMC7401923 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.61.4.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To determine the prevalence of a central hyperreflective line in eyes with full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) and lamellar macular holes (LMH) and to elucidate the pathoanatomic importance of this optical coherence tomography (OCT) sign. Methods This retrospective analysis evaluated patients with FTMH and LMH at the Stein Eye Institute. Clinical data was collected and SD-OCT volume scans were analyzed for the presence of a central vertical hyperreflective line in 3 separate cohorts: patients with SD-OCT preceding FTMH development, patients with SD-OCT after pars plana vitrectomy (PPVT) treatment for FTMH, and patients with SD-OCT of LMH. Results In total, 93 eyes with FTMH and 88 eyes with LMH were identified. Of the 93 FTMH eyes, SD-OCT volume scans were available before development of the FTMH in 12 eyes. Of these, 6 (50%) displayed a vertical hyperreflective line preceding the development of the FTMH. Fifty-one eyes underwent PPVT with resolution of the FTMH, and 26 displayed a hyperreflective line after resolution (51%). Of the 88 eyes with LMH, 22 displayed a hyperreflective line (25%). All hyperreflective lines were noted at the central fovea. Conclusions SD-OCT illustrated the presence of a central vertical hyperreflective line preceding FTMH and after resolution of FTMH after PPVT in approximately one-half of cases, and concurrent with LMH in 25% of cases. This vertical hyperreflective line may represent an early SD-OCT marker for the development of FTMH, and may be a sign of central foveal dehiscence owing to disruption of the Muller cell cone.
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Lamellar macular holes: the evolution of ideas about pathogenesis and the clinical picture. The development of diagnostic approaches. Modern classification. OPHTHALMOLOGY JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.17816/ov16334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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This review presents the development of modern ideas about the pathogenesis of lamellar macular holes, anatomical changes, as well as the formation of a modern classification based on the expansion of diagnostic capabilities, and differences from other similar conditions of the vitreomacular interface. An evolutionary breakthrough in the investigation of this disease was associated with the widespread introduction of optical coherence tomography, while the development of its resolution allowed us to detect some features of epiretinal proliferation that occurs in lamellar macular holes, which are also addressed in the review.
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Murphy DC, Rees J, Steel DHW. Surgical interventions for degenerative lamellar macular holes. Hippokratia 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Declan C Murphy
- Institute of Genetic Medicine; Newcastle University; Newcastle UK
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- School of Psychology; University of Sunderland; Sunderland UK
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Falcone MM, Patel NA, Yannuzzi NA, Acon D, Negron CI, McKeown C, Berrocal AM. Bilateral atypical lamellar holes in a patient with oculocutaneous albinism. Ophthalmic Genet 2020; 41:448-450. [PMID: 32543925 DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2020.1765397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Albinism can present with a wide range of ophthalmic findings and variable expressivity. With the use of optical coherence tomography, there has been increasing awareness of the variability of macular findings in this condition. MATERIALS AND METHODS Case report. RESULTS We present a case of oculocutaneous albinism with bilateral atypical lamellar holes which may represent part of the spectrum of retinal abnormalities in this condition. CONCLUSION Optical coherence tomography can be helpful in diagnosing albinism. Variable expressivity leads to a range of macular pathology in albinism which may include atypical lamellar holes as described in this patient.
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- Michelle M Falcone
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami , Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami , Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami , Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami , Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami , Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami , Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami , Miami, FL, USA
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The Management of Lamellar Macular Holes: A Review. J Ophthalmol 2020; 2020:3526316. [PMID: 32148938 PMCID: PMC7054780 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3526316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This literature review aims to provide the retina specialist with answers to patient's questions related to the management of lamellar macular holes (LMHs). Most LMHs are stable over time, but 13–21% present an anatomic decline after 18–24 months of follow-up. Nineteen point five percent of the eyes may experience a visual acuity (VA) loss of more than 5 letters after 3 years. Many surgeons choose to perform surgery when there is significant metamorphopsia or documented decline in VA over time. The typical surgery is phacovitrectomy with the epiretinal membrane and the internal limiting membrane peeling in previously phakic eyes (41.9 to 85.3% of the eyes). In the eyes that remained phakic, cataract surgery was often necessary within the first year of follow-up (19.2 to 40% of eyes). After surgery, a VA gain was recorded in 63–94% of eyes, but some eyes (between 0 and 20%) suffered some VA loss. Progression to full-thickness macular hole may occur after surgery, and thus a second surgical intervention may be needed.
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Vogt D, Wachtlin J, Priglinger SG, Schumann RG. [Lamellar macular holes : Morphological characteristics and treatment success]. Ophthalmologe 2019; 116:1020-1025. [PMID: 31531706 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-019-00966-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND In recent years the high resolution of optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) has led to a more exact and detailed imaging of different morphological types of lamellar macular holes (LMH). This resulted in new knowledge on the pathogenesis, morphology and progression of the disease; however, this also resulted in a lack of clarity in the terminology and in particular led to uncertainty in the treatment of these patients in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE This article gives an overview on the morphological characteristics and treatment indications for LMH with the aim of enabling a clear differentiation compared to other morphological alterations in traction macular pathologies. MATERIAL AND METHODS The evaluation is based on the current literature and own study data from the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Munich, Germany. RESULTS In eyes with LMH different morphological forms can be seen in SD-OCT. In addition to the known diagnostic criteria of irregular foveal contour, intraretinal splitting and defect of the inner foveal layers, the occurrence and characteristics of epiretinal tissue as well as the occurrence of photoreceptor layer defects can be evaluated. CONCLUSION Further development of imaging techniques, such as SD-OCT led to improved visualization of different types of LMH. Decisions on treatment should be based on subjective complaints, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), the clinical course, the presence of defects of the ellipsoid zone, occurrence and characteristics of epiretinal tissue. In cases of progression of symptoms and/or traction by the epiretinal tissue, an early surgical procedure has a good prognosis for functional and anatomical rehabilitation.
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- Denise Vogt
- Augenklinik der Universität München, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Mathildenstr. 8, 80336, München, Deutschland.
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- Augenabteilung, Sankt Gertrauden Krankenhaus, Berlin, Deutschland.,MHB, Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg, Neuruppin, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik der Universität München, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Mathildenstr. 8, 80336, München, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik der Universität München, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Mathildenstr. 8, 80336, München, Deutschland
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Use of Autologous Platelets for Lamellar Macular Hole Repair. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med 2019; 2019:1471754. [PMID: 31236297 PMCID: PMC6545778 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1471754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The consensus of lamellar macular hole repair generally entails vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane with/without epiretinal membrane peeling with gas tamponade, although the risk of a full thickness macular hole remains. In this case report, we investigate the role of the regenerative properties of autologous platelets in the repair of a lamellar macular hole with pars plana vitrectomy, an autologous platelet plug, and 12% C3F8 without prone posturing. All three patients in this case report experienced visual improvement along with anatomic closure of the lamellar macular hole. Further randomized studies with larger sample sizes will contribute to the existing data regarding this procedure and its outcomes.
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