Effects of ectopic inner foveal layers on foveal configuration and visual function after idiopathic epiretinal membrane surgery

Purpose:

To investigate the effects of ectopic inner foveal layers (EIFLs) on foveal configuration recovery and visual acuity after idiopathic epiretinal membrane removal and analyze the relationship of foveal configuration recovery between 1-month and long-term postoperatively.

Methods:

This retrospective study included 216 consecutive eyes with idiopathic epiretinal membrane that underwent vitrectomy surgery. A comprehensive ophthalmic examination was performed for all patients before and 1, 4, 10, and 24 months after surgery. We observed the postoperative anatomical and functional recovery of eyes with and without EIFLs and analyzed the association between short-term and long-term anatomical recovery.

Results:

The presence of EIFL was associated with severe preoperative visual damage (P

Source: RETINA - August 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research