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Multicenter study of pars plana vitrectomy for optic disc pit maculopathy: MACPIT study.
Eye (London, England)
|July 22, 2017
Summary
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) effectively treats optic disc pit maculopathy (ODP-M), significantly improving visual acuity and achieving high rates of retinal reattachment. Long-term results confirm PPV
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Surgical Interventions
Background:
- Optic disc pit maculopathy (ODP-M) is a condition affecting vision.
- Surgical intervention is a potential treatment option for ODP-M.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in correcting ODP-M.
- To assess both anatomical and visual acuity outcomes following PPV for ODP-M.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective chart review was conducted across 13 centers.
- Data from 51 eyes of 50 patients with ODP-M who underwent PPV between 2002 and 2014 were analyzed.
- Anatomical and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) outcomes were evaluated, including various adjuvant techniques.
Main Results:
- Median foveal thickness decreased significantly from 694.5 μm to 252.5 μm.
- Median BCVA improved from 20/200 to 20/40, with 31 eyes achieving 20/40 or better.
- Complete retinal reattachment was achieved in 86.3% of cases (44 eyes) within a median of 7.1 months.
Conclusions:
- Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a long-term effective surgical treatment for optic disc pit maculopathy (ODP-M).
- Further prospective studies are required to ascertain the specific benefits of adjuvant techniques in enhancing PPV success rates for ODP-M.
