Abstract

Purpose: To exemplify four indications of 38-gauge needles in macular surgery
Methods: This small case series is meant to review and exemplify the use of 38-gauge needles to treat four different macular pathologies. While using 38-gauge needles for submacular hemorrhages may be relatively mainstream, their use in other conditions may not be as intuitive.
Results: This case series depicts the successful use of 38G needles in a small series of 3 patients to treat four various macular pathologies.
Conclusion: The use of 38-gauge needles may not only be useful in cases of large submacular hemorrhages but may offer significant benefits in treating failed macular hole closure following primary repairs, retained submacular PFO, and symptomatic macular folds following vitreoretinal surgery.