Myopic traction maculopathy: study with spectral domain optical coherence tomography and review of the literature.
| Title | Myopic traction maculopathy: study with spectral domain optical coherence tomography and review of the literature. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Konidaris, V., Androudi S., & Brazitikos P. |
| Journal | Hippokratia |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 110-3 |
| Date Published | 2009 Apr |
| ISSN | 1790-8019 |
| Abstract | AIM: To describe the tomographic findings of a case of myopic traction maculopathy using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) and present the results of its surgical intervention.DESIGN: Observational case report and review of the literature.METHODS: A 61-year-old male with metamorphopsia was examined clinically and with the use of SD-OCT. The diagnosis of myopic traction maculopathy was made. The patient underwent pars plana vitrectomy with removal of the vitreomacular adhesions, the epiretinal and the internal limiting membrane.RESULTS: Visual acuity increased by two Snellen lines, metamorphopsia disappeared, macular morphology was improved and myopic traction maculopathy was resolved.CONCLUSIONS: Imaging with SD-OCT is capable of documentation and measurement of the early stages of myopic traction maculopathy. Moreover, vitrectomy was beneficial for the visual and anatomic outcome of the patient. |
| Alternate Journal | Hippokratia |
| PubMed ID | 19561782 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC2683149 |
