[Evaluation of central retinal sensitivity after vitrectomy with removal of choroidal neovascular membrane for age-related macular degeneration].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate retinal sensitivity in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) before and after surgery.


METHODS
Seven consecutive patients with AMD underwent vitrectomy with removal of choroidal neovascular membrane(CNV). Static microperimetry using a scanning laser ophthalmoscope(SLO) was performed before and after surgery. Central dense scotoma size was measured.


RESULTS
Retinal sensitivity improved in all cases. Mean size of the central dense scotoma was decreased by 42%(range 14-62%).


CONCLUSIONS
The results suggest that vitrectomy with removal of CNV can improve the central retinal sensitivity.
Nishizawa
K
K
Department of Ophthalmology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan.
Kadonosono
K
K
Itoh
N
N
Matsumoto
S
S
Ohno
S
S
D000368:Aged; D020256:Choroidal Neovascularization / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D058609:Visual Field Tests; D014794:Visual Fields; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods*