Microperimetry and optical coherence tomography in a case of traumatic macular hole and associated macular detachment with spontaneous resolution.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2012 Jan; 60(1): 66-68
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The association of macular detachment with posttraumatic macular hole is a known but rare occurrence. Spontaneously occurring resolution of the detachment and closure of the macular hole has been reported only once in the literature. We describe a similar rare event in a young male, the documentation of which was done serially by microperimetry (MP) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). A 17-year-old male presented with a decrease in vision following a closed globe injury to the left eye. A coexisting macular hole and macular detachment were detected in the affected eye. Serial follow-up with OCT and MP documented complete resolution of the macular hole and the macular detachment within 1 week of presentation. The case highlights that spontaneous resolution of traumatic macular hole and related macular detachment may occur and a waiting period is advisable before undertaking any corrective surgical procedure. The pathophysiologic mechanisms of causation and the resolution of posttraumatic macular hole-related retinal detachment are discussed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Remission, Spontaneous
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Retinal Perforations
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating
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Retinal Detachment
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Humans
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Male
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Visual Acuity
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Visual Fields
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Eye Injuries
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Follow-Up Studies
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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