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Peripapillary vitreoretinal traction.

Angeline Hixson¹, Sherrol Reynolds

¹Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Davie, Florida 33328, USA. mouton@nova.edu

Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.)

|June 21, 2011

Summary

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Peripapillary vitreoretinal traction, though rare, can affect the optic nerve head. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is crucial for diagnosing this condition, differentiating it from other optic nerve issues.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Retinal Diseases
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Background:

Vitreoretinal traction syndrome can arise from incomplete posterior vitreous detachment.
While macular and peripheral vitreoretinal traction are documented, peripapillary manifestations are less understood.

Observation:

A case involving a 62-year-old woman with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension presented with blurred optic nerve margins and peripapillary hemorrhages.
Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) revealed peripapillary vitreoretinal traction alongside concurrent vitreomacular traction.

Findings:

Residual vitreoretinal attachment at the optic nerve head can occur.
Peripapillary vitreoretinal traction may mimic optic nerve head edema, necessitating careful differential diagnosis.

Implications:

Distinguishing peripapillary vitreoretinal traction from sight- or health-threatening conditions is vital.
OCT serves as an indispensable tool for confirming peripapillary vitreoretinal traction and guiding patient management.