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Micropulse laser for persistent optic disc pit maculopathy. A case report
Carlos Andrés Valdés-Lara1, Nicolás Crim1, Gerardo García-Aguirre1,2
1Retina Department, Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en México "Hospital Dr. Luis Sanchez Bulnes", IAP, Mexico City, 04030, Mexico.
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
|May 22, 2018
Summary
Subthreshold micropulse laser successfully treated optic disc pit maculopathy with serous macular detachment. This innovative approach offers a promising solution for vision-threatening complications of optic disc pits.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Optic disc pits (ODP) are rare congenital optic nerve anomalies.
- Macular serous detachment is a common complication of ODP, leading to significant vision loss.
- Current treatment consensus for ODP maculopathy is lacking.
Observation:
- A case of ODP maculopathy with persistent macular serous detachment after vitrectomy was reported.
- Subthreshold micropulse laser treatment was applied to the macular serous detachment.
- Significant improvement in central macular thickness was observed after a single laser session.
Findings:
- Subthreshold micropulse laser stimulates the retinal pigment epithelium, promoting fluid absorption.
- The laser treatment effectively reduced subretinal and intraretinal fluid in ODP maculopathy.
- A single session of micropulse laser led to notable anatomical improvement.
Implications:
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment of ODP maculopathy are crucial to prevent photoreceptor damage.
- Subthreshold micropulse laser presents a viable and effective treatment option for ODP-associated macular complications.
- This approach may help preserve or improve vision in patients with optic disc pit maculopathy.
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