Authors: Gan Chunlan, Xie Zhenggao
DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-0160.2016.03.018
Published 2016-03-10
Cite as Chin J Exp Ophthalmol, 2016,34(3): 280-283.
Abstract
Idiopathic macular hole (IMH) is characterized by a central retinal defect without any ocular diseases.Internal limiting membrane peeling (ILMP) of the retina is proved to be beneficial to IMH.As a part of IMH treatment, ILMP can increase the closure rate of IMH and improve postoperative visual outcomes.This article reviewed advanced researches of the ILMP, including dying methods of ILM, intraocular tamponade agents, postoperative face-down posturing, healing process of IMH and postoperative effect of ILMP.
Key words:
Macular hole/therapy; Internal limiting membrane peeling; Idiopathic macular hole; Review
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Gan Chunlan
Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China
Xie Zhenggao
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