Comparative Study 23G Versus 27G Vitrectomy

Comparative Study 23G Versus 27G Vitrectomy

Investigator-initiated, comparative double-arm, mono-center, prospective, interventional case study to determine whether ultra-small gauge surgery (27G gauge needle) improves postoperative outcome and patient morbidity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged over 18
• No prior vitrectomy surgery in the study eye
• No prior inclusion in this trial
• Scheduled for vitrectomy for floater removal or macular surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with serious heart, lung, liver, or kidney dysfunction
• Patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, endophthalmitis, uveitis and other eye disease that impacts the outcome of vitrectomy surgery Patients with HIV (Human Immune-deficiency Virus)
• Patients with history of drug abuse or alcoholism
• Patients participating in other drug or medical device clinical trials before screening for this trial
• Pregnancy, preparation for pregnancy during clinical trial, or breastfeeding
• Belief by the investigator that a patient's condition would hinder the clinical trial, such as a patient prone to mental stress, loss of control of mood, or depression