Partial regression of degenerative retinoschisis associated with epiretinal membrane after vitrectomy.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report a new and atypical pathology of epiretinal membrane formation on the top of the retinoschisis (schisis-membrane).

METHODS:

We describe a patient with recent visual acuity and visual field deterioration due to a rapid progression of retinoschisis in the macular area resulting from shrinking membrane on the top of the schisis. The patient underwent vitrectomy with membrane removal.

RESULTS:

Partial regression of the schisis was observed and visual acuity improved from 5/12 to 5/5. Perimetry demonstrated that the corresponding visual field deterioration partially regressed.

CONCLUSIONS:

Release of traction exerted by a shrinking membrane is a surgical option to promote regression of retinoschisis and improvement in visual field and vision in schisis-membrane cases.

• Authors: Marcin Stopa, Izabela Rogalinska, Jaroslaw Kociecki
• Journal: European journal of ophthalmology (Eur J Ophthalmol) 2010 Mar-Apr Vol. 20 Issue 2 Pg. 476-8 ISSN: 1120-6721 [Print] United States
• PMID: 20213622 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Disease Progression
• Epiretinal Membrane (complications, diagnosis, surgery)
• Humans
• Macula Lutea (pathology)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Recovery of Function
• Retinoschisis (diagnosis, etiology, surgery)
• Tomography, Optical Coherence
• Visual Acuity (physiology)
• Visual Fields (physiology)
• Vitrectomy (methods)