PURPOSE: @entity3194 (ICG) staining of the internal limiting membrane has facilitated ILM peeling in macular hole surgery. However, it has been reported that ICG-assisted peeling of the ILM may result in @entity989 and unfavorable functional outcome. Therefore, we analyzed our visual and anatomical results of ICG assisted macular hole surgery. METHODS: In a retrospective study the records of a consecutive series of 37 @entity1 with full-thickness idiopathic macular holes operated with ICG-assisted ILM peeling by a single surgeon were analyzed. All @entity1 underwent a standard three-port vitrectomy with surgically induced posterior @entity20699 , staining of the ILM with ICG, peeling of the ILM in a circular manner around the fovea, and SF6 20% endotamponade. RESULTS: A total of 37 @entity1 (37 eyes) were included in the study. The mean age was 69+/-7 years (range 52-81 years), and there were 26 @entity1 and 11 @entity1 . The follow-up ranged from 6 to 30 months (mean 18+/-6 months). At baseline visual acuity ranged from 20/400 to 20/40. Anatomically, 13 eyes had stage 2 holes, 21 eyes (57%) stage 3 holes, and three eyes stage 4 holes. At the postoperative visit (8-12 weeks after surgery) anatomical closure of the macular hole was achieved in 36 eyes. Visual acuity ranged between 20/400 and 20/20. At the last follow-up after initial surgery the macular hole was closed in all eyes. Visual acuity ranged from 20/200 to 20/20. CONCLUSION: In our retrospective series anatomical and functional results of macular hole surgery with ICG-assisted peeling of the ILM are satisfactory. Primary hole closure was achieved in 97% of eyes and visual acuity increased in 62% of eyes in our series.

Clinical findings in macular hole surgery with XXXX -assisted peeling of the internal limiting membrane.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['men', 'women', 'patients'] @entity3194 :: ('MESH:D007208', 'Chemical') :: ['Indocyanine green'] @entity20699 :: ('MESH:D020255', 'Disease') :: ['vitreous detachment'] @entity989 :: ('MESH:D012164', 'Disease') :: ['retinal damage']
@entity3194 :: (MESH:D007208,Chemical) :: ['indocyanine green']
