The aim of this study is to test the efficacy of the combination of dye Lutein, Zeaxanthin and brilliant blue to stain the internal limiting membrane as well as the epiretinal membranes during the Vitrectomy surgery.
Twenty five patients with epiretinal membrane, macular hole or proliferative diabetic retinopathy and indication of vitrectomy surgery will be selected to participate in this study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
18
dye composed of Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Brilliant Blue will be used during the vitrectomy surgery to dye the membranes
Depto. of Ophthalmology - Hospital São Paulo - UNIFESP
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Visibility of the membrane after injection of the dye
The visibility of the membrane after injection of the dye should be graduated by the physician as Bad, OR Fair, OR Good, OR Very Good
Time frame: during the surgery
Degree of impregnation of the dye
The degree of impregnation of the membrane by the dye should be graduated according to the following scale:(0)not flushed; (1)stained weakly (light green); (2)moderately stained (medium green); (3)stained intensely (dark green)
Time frame: during the surgery
Usefulness of the dye
the physician should evaluate the usefulness of the dye, according to the following scale: Bad, Fair, Good, Very Good
Time frame: at the end of surgery
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