EFFICACY OF 25G MICROINVASIVE ULTRASONIC VITRECTOMY IN THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE (ERM)

Abstract

Purpose. to describe a clinical case of successful surgical treatment of a patient with an epiretinal membrane using a 25G ultrasonic vitrectomy.Material and methods. A 63-year-old female patient came to «Optimed» Center for laser vision recovery (Ufa, Russian Federation) with complaints of decreased visual acuity in her left eye, the appearance of fog in front of her eyes and distortion of objects. Based on a comprehensive ophthalmological examination, the patient was diagnosed with idiopathic epiretinal membrane, stage 2. A threeport subtotal 25G ultrasonic vitrectomy on a universal ophthalmosurgical system «Optimed Profi» («Optimedservice», Russia) with the application of a dye («Optimed») and removal of epiretinal membrane with tweezers is conducted to the patient.Results. After the surgery, a positive clinical and functional result as restoration of the retinal anatomy of the macular zone, an increase in functional indicators (visual acuity, photosensitivity, elimination of complaints) was achieved.Conclusion. This clinical example of surgical treatment of epiretinal fibrosis demonstrates the efficacy and safety of subtotal ultrasonic vitrectomy 25G.