Purpose: To access the efficacy of surgical treatment for premacular membranes in four children.
Design: Interventional case series.
Methods: Premacular membranes in four children were observed. Initial visual acuity ranged from 0.08 to 0.4. The premacular membranes were approximately 1/3 PD to 4 PD in size, and the center of them was located at the fovea in all the patients. Vitreous surgeries were performed in all four patients. The membranes were removed successfully without complications. Occlusion therapy was performed one month after the operation. Follow-up was from 6 to 16 months (means 8.3 months).
Results: Vision eventually improved in all patients. Final vision acuity ranged from 0.2 to 1.0.
Conclusions: Vitreous surgeries may be safe and effective in children with premacular membrances.