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Optical coherence tomography in retinal detachment cases
Author(s) -
KAMPANAROU SA
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2011.4411.x
Subject(s) - optical coherence tomography , pars plana , vitrectomy , retinal detachment , ophthalmology , medicine , retinal , epiretinal membrane , macular hole , scleral buckling , internal limiting membrane , tomography , visual acuity , radiology
Purpose To report the contribution of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in the assessment of macular pathology following retinal detachment surgery. Methods OCT imaging was employed to assess macular pathology following pars plana vitrectomy or scleral buckling for the management of retinal detachment cases. Results The presence of persistent subretinal fluid, cystoid macular oedema and the formation of epiretinal membranes or macular holes were demonstrated during optical coherence tomography imaging postoperatively. In the era of spectral domain OCT greater attention has also been directed in the evaluation of any alteration, and/or disruption of the junction line between photoreceptor inner and outer segments and in the external limiting membrane. An attempt has also be made to correlate the anatomical results following surgery with visual recovery. Conclusion OCT imaging enhances the visualization of macular anatomy following retinal detachment surgery. A correlation between anatomical and functional results can be established in some cases.