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INTERNAL CHANDELIER-ASSISTED MACULAR BUCKLING FOR MYOPIC FOVEOSCHISIS
Parampal S Grewal1, Mark Seamone1,2, Mark Greve1
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; and.
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports
|June 17, 2020
Summary
Internal chandelier-assisted macular buckling effectively treated myopic foveoschisis with macular detachment. This surgical technique improved visual acuity and resolved retinal abnormalities without complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
Background:
- Myopic foveoschisis is a condition causing retinal detachment in highly myopic individuals.
- Accurate buckle placement is crucial for successful surgical outcomes in macular buckling procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the surgical technique of internal chandelier-assisted macular buckling.
- To report a case presentation of this technique for myopic foveoschisis.
Main Methods:
- A case of a 48-year-old highly myopic woman with myopic foveoschisis and macular detachment was reviewed.
- The patient underwent internal chandelier-assisted macular buckling.
- Postoperative outcomes were assessed using best-corrected visual acuity and optical coherence tomography.
Main Results:
- The patient's best-corrected visual acuity improved significantly from 20/150 to 20/40.
- Optical coherence tomography confirmed accurate central buckle positioning.
- Resolved foveoschisis and macular detachment were observed postoperatively with no complications.
Conclusions:
- Internal chandelier-assisted macular buckling facilitates optimal buckle positioning.
- This technique is a valuable surgical option for treating myopic foveoschisis.
- Improved patient outcomes can be achieved with this innovative approach.
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