Comparison of Efficacy Between ILM Forceps

A Comparison of the Efficacy of 25g Grieshaber Sharkskin ILM Forceps With Reflex Handle vs Standard 25g Grieshaber ILM Forceps for Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling

This study is a Single center, prospective, observational, multi surgeon randomized controlled trial. Subjects will be assessed pre-operatively, operatively and at 1 month postoperatively. Clinical evaluations will include measurement of visual acuity and optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Inclusion Criteria:

• 19y and older patients with symptomatic ERM (grade 2-3) or Macular hole (non flap-requiring) for elective ILM peeling surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Co-morbid diabetic retinopathy of any grade.
• Neovascular AMD.
• Previous vitrectomy.
• Previous retinal detachment treated with scleral buckle or pneumatic retinopexy.
• Uncontrolled glaucoma or previous glaucoma surgery.
• Combined phacovitrectomy.
• Macula holes with severity requiring flap.