Four cases developed macular folds postoperatively and one case was due to secondary macular folds;complicated with fibrovascular traction by proliferative diabetic retinopathy. The surgery was anatomically successful in all 5 cases. Visual acuity increased two line or more in 4 cases. Subjective metamorphopsia decreased in all 5 patients.
CONCLUSIONS:
It is thoughted that submacluar BSS injection and partial fluid-gas exchange can be new and effective method in selective cases of macular folds.