Association of Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Brilliant Blue in Chromovitrectomy

A Descriptive Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Dye Compound of the Combination of Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Brilliant Blue in Chromovitrectomy

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients over 18 years, both gender
• Diagnosis of epiretinal membrane OR macular hole OR proliferative diabetic retinopathy
• Indication of surgical treatment for removal of the epiretinal membrane

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any history of eye disease
• glaucoma
• Eye infection affecting any structure provided eye