Journal of Ophthalmology (Jan 2015)

Complications of Macular Peeling

  • Mónica Asencio-Duran,
  • Beatriz Manzano-Muñoz,
  • José Luis Vallejo-García,
  • Jesús García-Martínez

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/467814
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2015

Abstract

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Macular peeling refers to the surgical technique for the removal of preretinal tissue or the internal limiting membrane (ILM) in the macula for several retinal disorders, ranging from epiretinal membranes (primary or secondary to diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment…) to full-thickness macular holes, macular edema, foveal retinoschisis, and others. The technique has evolved in the last two decades, and the different instrumentations and adjuncts have progressively advanced turning into a safer, easier, and more useful tool for the vitreoretinal surgeon. Here, we describe the main milestones of macular peeling, drawing attention to its associated complications.