Persistent outer retinal defect after successful macular hole repair - 18/08/11
, Susan G. Elner, MD b, Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBA a, J. Donald M. Gass, MD cRésumé |
Purpose |
To report two cases of a persistent outer retinal defect evident by optical coherence tomography (OCT) after clinically successful macular hole surgery.
Design |
Retrospective case series.
Methods |
A retrospective case series of two patients who had a persistent outer retinal defect by OCT and excellent visual acuity after clinically successful macular hole surgery.
Results |
Two patients with stage 2 macular holes and preoperative visual acuity of 20/70 and 20/60, respectively, underwent macular hole surgery. Although the macular holes were closed on clinical evaluation, a persistent outer retinal defect was identified by OCT in both patients. At 5 to 6 months postoperatively, the outer retinal defect became less prominent and the visual acuity remained at 20/20 in both patients.
Conclusions |
An outer retinal defect by OCT may occur in the early postoperative period after macular hole surgery. Despite this defect, good visual acuity is possible.
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| Supported in part by Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc., New York, New York. |
Vol 139 - N° 1
P. 183-184 - janvier 2005 Retour au numéro
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