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  • Retinal Diseases
  • Glaucoma Research

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  • Arcuate visual field defects are often associated with primary open-angle glaucoma.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of visual field abnormalities.

Observation:

  • A 74-year-old male presented with reproducible superior and inferior arcuate visual field defects in the left eye.
  • Initial diagnosis suspected primary open-angle glaucoma.

Findings:

  • Optical coherence tomography revealed extrafoveal vitreomacular traction (VMT).
  • Secondary retinal thickening and schisis were observed.
  • VMT was identified as the cause of the visual field defects, not glaucoma.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering non-glaucomatous causes for visual field defects.
  • VMT syndrome requires specific diagnostic and management strategies.
  • Further research into VMT pathogenesis and treatment is warranted.