A new dye based on anthocyanins from the acai fruit (Euterpe oleracea) for chromovitrectomy in humans: clinical trial results.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
; 257(3): 517-528, 2019 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To test the applicability of the acai dye at a 25% concentration for identifying the posterior hyaloids and internal limiting membranes (ILMs) during pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in human eyes with macular holes (MHs).METHODS:
This study included 25 patients with chronic idiopathic MHs. The exclusion criteria included glaucoma, previous significant ocular conditions, and previous ocular surgeries except uncomplicated cataract. Ten surgeons performed 23-gauge four-port PPV, phacoemulsification, posterior hyaloid detachment, ILM peeling guided by dye staining, and perfluoropropane injection. The patients remained prone for 5 days postoperatively. The patients were evaluated postoperatively after 1, 30, and 180 days. The surgeons completed a questionnaire regarding the dye's staining abilities.RESULTS:
The posterior hyaloids and ILMs stained purple in all eyes. The final best-corrected visual acuity improved significantly (p < 0.001) from preoperatively (1.37 ± 0.29) to 180 days postoperatively (1.05 ± 0.43). The MHs closed in 76% of eyes.CONCLUSION:
The acai dye at a 25% concentration identified posterior hyaloids and ILMs during PPVs in humans. Dye toxicity was unlikely.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Perforaciones de la Retina
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Vitrectomía
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Cuerpo Vítreo
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Angiografía con Fluoresceína
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Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica
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Euterpe
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Antocianinas
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Año:
2019
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Article