Inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique versus complete internal limiting membrane peeling in large macular hole surgery: a comparative study

Table 4 Photoreceptor restoration during the follow-up period

	ELM (+)			EZ (+)
	1 Month, n (%)	3 Months, n (%)	6 Months, n (%)	1 Month, n (%)	3 Months, n (%)	6 Months, n (%)
Group 1 (ILM Removal)	0 (0%)	2 (9%)	4 (17%)	0 (0%)	1 (4%)	2 (9%)
Group 2 (Inverted ILM Flap)	2 (9%)	12 (52%)	15 (65%)	1 (4%)	5 (21%)	12 (52%)

Abbreviations: ELM (+) Restoration of the external limiting membrane, EZ (+) Restoration of the ellipsoid zone, ILM Internal limiting membrane

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