Internal limiting membrane removal for macular detachment in highly myopic eyes - 26/08/11
Abstract |
Purpose |
To present a treatment option for highly myopic eyes developing retinal detachment over a posterior staphyloma.
Design |
Interventional case report.
Methods |
Pars plana vitrectomy with peeling of the internal limiting membrane and gas tamponade; no laser retinopexy.
Results |
Retinal reattachment with marked visual improvement.
Conclusions |
It appears that the rigid internal limiting membrane is responsible for the retina’s inability to conform to the posterior staphyloma. Intraoperative findings suggest that this rigidity may also play a role in subsequent macular hole development. Internal limiting membrane removal should be considered in eyes with retinal detachment over a posterior staphyloma, whether or not a macular hole is present.
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Vol 135 - N° 4
P. 547-549 - avril 2003 Retour au numéro
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