Xiaohan Yang, Xijin Wu, Biying Qi, Ke Zhang, Yanping Yu, Xinbo Wang, Xiao Feng, Qinlang Jia, Zi-Bing Jin, Wu Liu
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Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of the epiretinal membrane foveoschisis (ERM-FS) with different morphological types.
Methods: This retrospective observational study reviewed 44 consecutive ERM-FS patients who underwent ERM surgery. According to the optical coherence tomography images, ERM-FS was classified into three groups: group A, FS crossed the fovea with the foveola elevated; group B, FS located at the foveal edges with a near-normal central foveal point thickness; and group C, FS with undermined foveal edges with a near-normal central foveal point thickness.
Results: There were 10 eyes in group A, 20 eyes in group B, and 14 eyes in group C. Preoperatively, eyes in group A had the best best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), the thickest central foveal point thickness, and the highest ellipsoid zone (EZ) intact rate among the three groups. After surgery, a resolution of foveoschisis was observed in 40.0%, 45.0%, and 50.0% of the eyes in group A, group B, and group C (p = 0.928), respectively. BCVA was significantly improved postoperatively. Although there was no significant difference in BCVA among the three groups at 1 month postoperatively, BCVA of group A was the best at 4 and 10 months. Correlation analysis indicated that the type of ERM-FS, baseline BCVA, central foveal point thickness, and postoperative EZ continuity (all p < 0.05) were important factors for the final BCVA.
Conclusions: The damage to the retinal structure and visual function was milder in group A ERM-FS. Our study emphasized the necessity of OCT-based subtyping in patients with ERM-FS.
期刊介绍:
''Ophthalmic Research'' features original papers and reviews reporting on translational and clinical studies. Authors from throughout the world cover research topics on every field in connection with physical, physiologic, pharmacological, biochemical and molecular biological aspects of ophthalmology. This journal also aims to provide a record of international clinical research for both researchers and clinicians in ophthalmology. Finally, the transfer of information from fundamental research to clinical research and clinical practice is particularly welcome.