Health Condition 1: null- Idiopathic Epiretinal Membrane
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Vitrectomy and membrane peeling and Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant: Standard 25 G 3 port PPV done. After core vitrectomy, PVD is induced without staining with IVTA. Epiretinal membr
Sponsors
LV Prasad Eye Institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a.Patients with idiopathic epiretinal membrane. b.Visual acuity 20/400 c.Central macular thickness > 300 µs as per OCT confirmed diagnosis d.Pseudophakic/ phakic patients e.Duration since diagnosis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a.Patient not willing to participate in the study b.Epiretinal membrane secondary to other retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, uveitis, age related macular degeneration, which can cause macular edema and decreased visual acuity. c.Aphakia, advanced glaucoma. d.Patients with hazy media. e.Advanced cataract or significant cataract that requires a cataract surgery within 1 year. f.Duration since diagnosis > 1 year. g.Epiretinal membrane with full thickness macular hole. h.Previous vitreoretinal surgery in the study eye or anticipated surgery within 12 months of enrolment. i.Previous pan retinal laser photocoagulation or macular laser photocoagulation in the study eye. j.Use of intraocular or periocular corticosteroids in the study eye previously. k.Previous treatment with anti-VEGF drugs in the study eye.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in log VA from baseline to 6 months post-operatively. Timepoint: 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportions of subjects who gained 15 letters as per VA recorded at 6 months post-operatively, change from baseline CRT to 6 months post-operatively, difference between VA at 1 month and 6 months post-operatively, adverse drug effects like increased IOP, retinal detachment, cataract formation will be recorded.Timepoint: 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Surabhi Sane
LV Prasad Eye Institute
Outcome results
None listed