Epiretinal membrane negative staining and double peeling in a single block with Brilliant Blue G. Issue 1 (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martins, David; Neves, Pedro
• Is Part Of: European journal of ophthalmology. Volume 28:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 112
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Chromovitrectomy -- Epiretinal membrane peeling -- Internal limiting membrane peeling -- Pars plana vitrectomy; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000975
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1120-6721

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a surgical technique for combined peeling of epiretinal and internal limiting membranes. Methods: The authors present their procedure of choice for epiretinal membrane surgery: negative staining effect using Brilliant Blue G and single block removal of the epiretinal and internal limiting membranes in a single step. Results: A total of 26 eyes were operated with the described technique. In all cases, the peeling was performed successfully and with no complications. Minimum postoperative follow-up was 12 months. There were no recurrences of epiretinal membranes. Conclusions: The ideal surgical approach for epiretinal membranes should attempt to reduce mechanical trauma, light exposure, and dye toxicity.