Abstract

Methods: Two different 3D-visualization systems were used during the surgery on case-to-case basis and iOCT was used as needed. The vitrectomy system used was same for all the surgeries. Disease spectrum included retinal disorders due to retinopathy of prematurity, familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, and retinitis.
Results: A total of 10 eyes of 7 cases were included; out of which 5 eyes of 4 unique cases were operated under 3D-visualization system and remaining 5 eyes of other 3 cases under the conventional microscope. The cases present our initial experience of the 3D visualization and iOCT system over the conventional microscope with appropriate imaging and surgical videos.
Conclusion:
Infantile vitreoretinal surgeries are difficult to teach, require an ergonomic friendly surgical environment and unpredictable surgical adjustments. Heads-up 3D-visualization system and iOCT appeared to be powerful new tools to be explored in infantile vitreoretinal surgeries.