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Retinal detachment
Author(s) -
Berrod J.P.,
Conart J.B.
Publication year - 2015
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.1755-3768.2015.0044
Subject(s) - retinal detachment , tamponade , medicine , ophthalmology , retinal , refractive error , posterior vitreous detachment , vitrectomy , visual acuity
Summary High myopia, defined as a refractive error of greater than −6.00 D or an axial length of >26 mm [2], is a growing condition in developed countries. These eyes candevelop myopic foveoschisis andretinal detachment ( RD ) secondary to macular hole ( MH ), posterior paravascular breaks that need the use of an internal tamponade. Other complications, such as rhegmatogenous RD due to peripheral retinal or giant tear, can also appear. The use of endotamponade agents such as gas or silicon oil plays a major role in the management of retinal detachment in high myopia. Anatomical and functional results inversely correlate with axial length.