Shortfalls of free autologous internal limiting membrane transplantation for highly myopic refractory macular holes in a long term follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study is to evaluate long-term anatomical and functional outcomes of autologous internal limiting membrane (ILM) transplantation in refractory highly myopic macular holes (HMMHs).

Methods

Retrospective interventional analysis of 13 eyes with refractory HMMH undergoing autologous ILM transplantation with gas tamponade. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA, Snellen), optical coherence tomography and fundus photography were scheduled at baseline and every follow-up visit (1, 3, 6, 12, 18, 24 months and the most recent). Preoperatively, we collected minimum linear diameter (MLD) and basal diameter (BD). Post-operatively, rates of external limiting membrane (ELM)/ellipsoid zone (EZ) restoration, excessive gliosis and subfoveal retinal pigmented epithelium

SUBMITTER: Carla MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11584440 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature