During the last decade optical coherence tomography (OCT) extended the possibilities for in vivo macula diagnostic and was increasingly used for pre- and post-operative imaging of retinal diseases. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) with its increased scanning speed and image-resolution provides more detailed information of microstructures in the macula. Epiretinal membrane (ERM), lamellar macular hole, macular hole and vitreomacular traction syndrome are disorders involving the posterior pole of the eyeball with consecutive vision loss. In patients with loss of vision and metamorphopsia disturbing their lifestyle, vitrectomy and membrane peeling is usually performed to remove traction and the ERM. Different study groups showed that intraoperative use of SD-OCT is possible and improves the quality of peeling surgery.
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Timeframe: intraoperative (10-15 minutes)