Novel use of Finesse Flex loop for macular hole retinal detachment

Abstract

Purpose: To report a new surgical technique with a Finesse Flex loop during internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling for a case of macular hole retinal detachment (MHRD). Observations: A 55-year-old woman with a history of macular hemorrhage due to high myopia underwent 25-gauge vitrectomy combined with cataract surgery for MHRD. After core vitrectomy, ILM peeling was performed for macular hole (MH) closure with a novel use of a Finesse Flex loop. While holding down the detached retina with the Finesse Flex loop with one hand, ILM peeling was conducted from the temporal to nasal side with the other hand using ILM forceps. Inverted ILM flap technique was combined, and fluid-gas exchange with 12% octafluoropropane tamponade was performed. The MH was closed, and the retina was attached with no postoperative complication. The logMAR best-corrected visual acuity improved post-treatment. Conclusions and Importance: The Finesse Flex loop can be used to control the retina when performing ILM peeling on a detached retina in MHRD patients.

Keywords

• Finesse flex loop
• Membrane peeling
• Macular hole retinal detachment
• Vitrectomy
• Inverted