Role of Vital Dyes in Chromovitrectomy.

Abstract

ABSTRACT:

Chromovitrectomy, the intraocular application of dyes to assist visualization of preretinal tissues during vitreoretinal surgery, was introduced to avoid ocular complications related to internal limiting membrane peeling, inadequate removal of the vitreous, and incomplete removal of epiretinal membranes. Since 2000, chromovitrectomy has become a popular approach among vitreoretinal specialists. The first vital dye used in chromovitrectomy, indocyanine green, facilitated identification of the fine and transparent internal limiting membrane. Following indocyanine green, trypan blue was introduced to identify epiretinal membranes, and triamcinolone acetonide stained the vitreous well. Recently, additional natural dyes such as lutein and anthocyanin from the açaí fruit have been proposed for intraocular application during vitrectomy. The main goal of this review was to study the role of vital stains in chromovitrectomy and report the latest findings in the literature.

• Authors: Vinicius C Bergamo, Rafael R Caiado, André Maia, Octaviano Magalhães Jr, Nilva S B Moraes, Eduardo B Rodrigues, Michel E Farah, Mauricio Maia
• Journal: Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila)) Vol. 10 Issue 1 Pg. 26-38 (Nov 24 2020) ISSN: 2162-0989 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 33252365 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2021 Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology.

Chemical References

• Coloring Agents
• Trypan Blue
• Indocyanine Green

Topics

• Coloring Agents (administration & dosage)
• Epiretinal Membrane (metabolism)
• Humans
• Indocyanine Green (administration & dosage)
• Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
• Staining and Labeling (methods)
• Trypan Blue (administration & dosage)
• Vitrectomy (methods)
• Vitreoretinal Surgery (methods)
• Vitreous Body (surgery)