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Peripapillary detachment in pathologic myopia.

K Bailey Freund1, Antonio P Ciardella, Lawrence A Yannuzzi

  • 1Retinal Reseasrch Department, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, New York, NY, USA. vrmny@aol.com

Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|February 14, 2003
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Peripapillary detachment in pathologic myopia (PDPM) is a newly identified, asymptomatic retinal lesion. Recognizing PDPM is crucial for differentiating it from other serious eye conditions requiring treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Myopia Research

Background:

  • Pathologic myopia is associated with various retinal complications.
  • A novel fundus lesion, peripapillary detachment in pathologic myopia (PDPM), has been recognized.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review identified 20 eyes with characteristic PDPM.
  • The lesion presents as a yellow-orange elevation at the inferior border of the myopic conus.
  • Ophthalmic coherence tomography confirmed localized retinal pigment epithelium and retinal detachment.

Findings:

  • PDPM was observed in 15 patients over 17 years, with a mean age of 58.
  • Mean spherical correction was -11.00 D and mean axial length was 27.4 mm.
  • The lesion remained stable in most cases during a 6-year average follow-up, with no negative impact on visual function.

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Implications:

  • Accurate identification of PDPM is essential for clinical practice.
  • Distinguishing PDPM from conditions like tumors or choroidal neovascularization prevents unnecessary interventions.
  • Understanding PDPM contributes to the broader knowledge of complications in pathologic myopia.