Open AccessVitrectomy for vitreopapillary traction in a nondiabetic 16-year-old girl
Author(s) -
C K Nagesha,
Pukhraj Rishi,
Ekta Rishi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
oman journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 0974-7842
pISSN - 0974-620X
DOI - 10.4103/0974-620x.200697
Subject(s) - vitrectomy , medicine , pars plana , epiretinal membrane , ophthalmology , girl , traction (geology) , retinal , visual acuity , intervention (counseling) , surgery , psychology , developmental psychology , geomorphology , geology , psychiatry
Vitreopapillary traction (VPT) is an unusual clinical entity and its management and prognosis have been sparsely studied. It has been described in adults with various vitreomacular pathologies and the possible effects on visual functions. However, the role of surgical intervention in altering the course of the disease is not well understood. Hereby, we describe a case of idiopathic VPT in a 16-year-old girl who presented with decreased vision and visual field changes corresponding to the area of retinal traction. This case was managed with pars plana vitrectomy and epiretinal membrane removal that resulted in improved visual field sensitivity; thus, emphasizing the role of surgical intervention in such eyes.