Comparison of Visual Outcome and Morphologic Change between Different Surgical Techniques in Idiopathic Epiretinal Membrane Surgery

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Schematic drawing of whole-piece internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling. (a) After indocyanine green (ICG) staining, first create an ILM flap with 25-gauge forceps near the vascular arcade. (b, c) Expand the flap from both sides. (d, e) Peel off the ILM as a large whole piece passing through the fovea. (f) Constantly adjust the force to keep the flap large enough and prevent its immature rupture near the fovea.

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