Techniques, rationale, and outcomes of internal limiting membrane peeling.

Arghavan Almony, Eric Nudleman, Gaurav K Shah, Kevin J Blinder, Dean B Eliott, Robert A Mittra, Asheesh Tewari

Journal: Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2012;32(5):877-91

PMID: 22105502

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Abstract

BACKGROUND

The internal limiting membrane represents the structural interface between the retina and the vitreous and has been postulated to serve several essential functions. Recently, internal limiting membrane peeling has been used in the treatment of a variety of retinal disorders. We review the history, techniques, rationale, and outcomes of internal limiting membrane peeling.

METHODS

A review of the literature.

RESULTS

Internal limiting membrane peeling has been used to successfully treat a variety of retinal disorders including macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, and others.

CONCLUSION

Internal limiting membrane peeling may serve as an important component in the armamentarium of retinal surgery.

Address: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri 63144, USA.

DOI: 10.1097/IAE.0b013e318227ab39

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MeSH Terms: Basement Membrane, Coloring Agents, Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membrane, Humans, Macular Edema, Retinal Perforations, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitreoretinal Surgery