Customized sclerotomy improves macular access in Chinese eyes with axial length ≥ 28 mm.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to explore the relationship between axial length and ciliary body length, along with the potential anatomical variability among different races. Based on this, a new positioning for sclera incision in pars plana vitrectomy for patients with axial length ≥ 28 mm was proposed and evaluated for feasibility and safety.

Methods

83 Chinese patients were enrolled. Pre-operative subjective refraction and axial length were obtained. The ciliary body length was measured intraoperatively. Data of Caucasian population from a published paper are also reviewed and analyzed. From all the enrolled Chinese patients, we selected 7 patients with axial length ≥ 28 mm and who needed vitrectomy for macular diseases. New technique was used to make scleral incisions, and th

SUBMITTER: Li JX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12690858 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature