Fig. 11. Schematic drawings of the macular translocation procedure. A. Phacoemulsification, 3-port pars plana vitrectomy, induction of posterior vitreous detachment, completion of peripheral vitrectomy, and injection of balanced saline solution (BSS) through a small retinotomy in the inferior midperiphery. B. Perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) injection, 360-degree retinotomy posterior to ora serrata, and PFCL removal. C. BSS injection and induction of retinal detachment, with the retina pulled nasally. D. Extraction of choroidal neovascular complex and coagulation of hemorrhages from feeder vessels. E. Semifluorane liquid (F6H8) injection, rotation of the retina to the new position (arrows), and retina unfolded by injection of PFCL. F. Peripheral laser retinopexy. G. PFCL/F6H8 and silicone oil exchange. H. Retinal reattachment, silicone oil tamponade, and macular translocated (arrow). |