Retinal microvascular differences after successful macular hole surgery by using the superior and temporal inverted flap technique
Utku Limon- Ophthalmology
Purpose:
To evaluate the retinal microvascular differences after successful macular hole surgery by using the superior and temporal inverted flap technique.
Methods:
In this retrospective study, patients with idiopathic macular holes with a horizontal diameter of 250–400 μm at the narrowest point, and who have a follow-up of 6 months were included in the study. Group 1 included 14 patients' 14 eyes that have been treated using the superior inverted flap technique. Group 2 included 15 patients' 15 eyes that have been treated using the temporal inverted flap technique. The vessel density (VD) ratios in the superficial capillary plexus (SCP) and the deep capillary plexus (DCP) at the central area and the four parafoveal quadrants were compared between the groups at baseline and postoperative month 6.
Results:
The mean baseline BCVA improved significantly in both groups at postoperative month 6 (1.21 to 0.50 and 1.32 to 0.52 logMAR, respectively;
Conclusions:
Both techniques are safe for retinal microvasculature at postoperative month 6.