Monika DZIĘCIOŁOWSKA

Dr. Monika DZIĘCIOŁOWSKA


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 August 2025 in Biomedicines
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AZAlicja Ziontkowska-Wrzałek
Alicja Ziontkowska-Wrzałek
MDMonika DZIĘCIOŁOWSKA
Monika DZIĘCIOŁOWSKA
KSKrzysztof Safranow
Krzysztof Safranow
AMAnna Machalińska
Anna Machalińska
Background/Objectives: Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is often associated with macular thickening and foveal intraretinal fluid. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of early postoperative SMLT (577 nm) in preventing persistent macular oedema and to assess its impact on selected functional and morphometric retinal parameters after ERM peeling. Methods: A total of 68 pseudophakic patients with ERMs were enrolled and randomly assigned (1:1) to a laser group or a nonlaser control group. SMLT was performed one month after PPV. The functional and morphometric retinal parameters were assessed preoperatively and at one and four months postoperatively via optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT angiography (OCTA), multifocal electroretinography (mfERG), and microperimetry. Results: The reduction in total retinal volume between the first and fourth postoperative months was significantly greater in the SMLT group than in the control group (p = 0.02). No significant differences in functional parameters were found between the groups. A more substantial reduction in total retinal volume post-SMLT was associated with greater baseline macular thickness, a more advanced ERM stage, worse baseline visual acuity, greater fixation stability, lower initial macular sensitivity and lower preoperative p-wave amplitude in ring R1 on mfERG. Conclusions: SMLT may be considered a therapeutic option in patients with advanced ERM stages and low preoperative visual acuity.