Vitreous hemorrhage and fibrovascular proliferation after laser-induced chorioretinal venous anastomosis.

Abstract

AIM:

To describe a case in which vitrectomy was required for vitreous hemorrhage and fibrovascular proliferation after laser-induced chorioretinal venous anastomosis (LCVA) for non-ischemic central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

METHODS:

Observational case report.

RESULTS:

A 72-year-old man complained of central scotoma in the left eye, and was diagnosed as suffering from non-ischemic CRVO. LCVA was performed in another hospital. Although favorable visual function was briefly maintained postoperatively,severe vitreous hemorrhage developed in his left eye, necessitating vitrectomy.

CONCLUSION:

Considering that LCVA carries a risk of serious complications, we must apply this treatment with caution, especially in ethnic groups, such as the Japanese, in whom pigmentation reacts to photocoagulation excessively.

• Authors: Tomoyasu Shiraya, Satoshi Kato, Takashi Shigeeda, Harumi Fukushima
• Journal: International journal of ophthalmology (Int J Ophthalmol) Vol. 4 Issue 2 Pg. 216-7 ( 2011) ISSN: 2227-4898 [Electronic] China
• PMID: 22553647 (Publication Type: Case Reports)