This study investigates the prognostic value of macular neovascularization (MNV) subtypes in patients treated with pneumatic displacement for submacular hemorrhage. The researchers will compare anatomical and functional outcomes (visual acuity) between PCV, RAP, and other MNV forms within a Caucasian cohort to identify subtype-specific predictors of recovery.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Ospedale Santa Chiara Di Trento
Trento, Trento, Italy
RECRUITINGAnatomical success rate of pneumatic displacement
Percentage of patients achieving successful subretinal hemorrhage displacement, defined as the absence of subretinal blood within the internal ring of the ETDRS grid (3 mm centered on the fovea) at the first post-operative OCT
Time frame: 5-8 days post-treatment
Change in Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA)
Evaluation of the difference in visual acuity from baseline to the 6-month follow-up. Snellen chart measurements will be converted to LogMAR for statistical analysis.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months.
Change in Central Retinal Thickness
Measurement of retinal thickness (in microns) using Spectralis HRA+OCT to evaluate the anatomical response to treatment.
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.
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