Guidelines for preoperative visual function and imaging examination standards in vitreoretinal surgery (2025)

  • Yi Shao*
  • , Jian Ma*
  • , Zhao Yang Wang*
  • , Gang Tan
  • , Mu Qin
  • , Hong Zhang
  • , Yan Yan Zhang
  • , Yi Xin Wang
  • , Wei Chi
  • , Xin Yue Zhu
  • , Yan Tao Wei
  • , Yin Shen
  • , Yong Tao
  • , Wei Hua Yang
  • , Guang Hui Liu
  • , Wen Juan Zhuang
  • , Bi Lian Ke
  • , Lei Shi
  • , Ren Zhe Cui
  • , Su Zhao
  • Hui Zhang, Dan Ji, Zhao An Su, Jian Qi Cai, Liang Hu, Yao Yu, Ting Ting Shao, Wen Jin Zou, Yi Liu, Juan Peng, Cheng Li, Shi Ying Li, Zhong Wen Li, Lei Tian, Rui Bo Yang, Dan Wen, Zhi Hong Deng, Xuan Liao, Gang Jin Kang, Xiu Sheng Song, Wen Qing Shi, Qian Min Ge, Mu Qin, Xia Hua, Yi Ping Jiang, Hong Ling Liu, Zheng Ri Li, Cheng Wei Lu, Hua Tao Xie, Xu Chen, Expert Workgroup of Guidelines for Preoperative Visual Function and Imaging Examination Standards in Vitreoretinal Surgery (2025), Ophthalmic Imaging and Intelligent Medicine Branch Chinese Medicine Education Association, Ophthalmology Committee of International Association of Intelligent Medicine, Ophthalmology Committee of International Association of Translational Medicine
*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This guideline seeks to thoroughly investigate the standardized operational procedures for visual function and imaging examinations prior to vitreoretinal surgery. Preoperative assessments can greatly assist clinicians in determining surgical indications, assessing patient conditions, and offering valuable assistance in formulating surgical strategies and predicting outcomes. Developed by a collaborative team of experts from the Ophthalmic Imaging and Intelligent Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Education Association, in conjunction with the Ophthalmic Imaging and Intelligent Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Education Association, these guidelines have been formulated through extensive research and evaluation, incorporating the latest technological advancements and studies on a global and domestic scale in vitreoretinal surgery. After extensive deliberations and incorporation of up-to-date clinical data, these guidelines have been developed to assist in standardizing preoperative examinations for vitreoretinal surgery. The overarching goals include improving medical quality, maximizing resource allocation, offering decision-making assistance, and safeguarding patient rights. This document provides a comprehensive analysis of preoperative assessments for vitreoretinal procedures, covering principles, methodologies, and precautions related to a range of diagnostic techniques including ultra-wide-angle fundus imaging, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, ophthalmic B-ultrasound examinations, ultrasound biomicroscopy, optical coherence tomography, optical coherence tomography angiography, orbital CT scan, orbital MRI, and ophthalmic electrophysiology tests such as electroretinograms, visually evoked potentials, and visual field testing.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)813-831
Number of pages19
JournalInternational Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume18
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 May 2025

Keywords

  • electroretinogram
  • optical coherence tomography
  • preoperative examination
  • ultra-widefield fundus imaging
  • vitreoretinal surgery

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