Abstract
Purpose: to evaluate the visual improvement in silicon oil filled eyes after performing sub silicon oil Epi Macular Membrane (EMM) removal. Method:10 eyes of 10 patients included in this 2-month prospective interventional study. All undergone EMM removal without removing silicon oil no infusion. Follow-up done (2/4 weeks) with enhanced depth image OCT. Visual gain, foveal anatomical changes (EMM status/foveal architecture/neuro sensory Retina status), CME and any complication noted. Result: Mean pre-op vision was 2/60 and post-op vision was 6/45. EMM was resolved in 80%. CME was resolved (50%), persisted (30%), regressed (10%) & increased (10%). Foveal atrophy (50%) and thickening (20%) seen. Recurrence of sub foveal SRF seen in 10%. Mild per operative hemorrhage seen (30%), resolved subsequently. Conclusion: Sub silicon oil EMM removal for early post-op immature membranes is a better and safe choice to gain effective visual improvement without hampering the desired tamponade effect.
