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Pigmentary changes in acquired retinoschisis.
M DiSclafani1, A Wagner, W Humphrey
1Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 15, 1988
Summary
Retinoschisis, a retinal condition, often presents with complications like outer layer breaks or detachments. Pigmentary lines in retinoschisis frequently indicate these associated retinal breaks or detachments.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Acquired retinoschisis affects the retina, potentially leading to vision-threatening complications.
- Understanding the clinical manifestations and associated pathologies is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively analyze the prevalence of outer layer retinal breaks, retinal detachments, and pigmentary lines in acquired retinoschisis.
- To determine the association between pigmentary lines and other complications in retinoschisis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of patient records referred for retinal examination.
- Analysis of 375 eyes diagnosed with acquired retinoschisis.
- Documentation of outer layer retinal breaks, retinal detachments, and pigmentary lines.
Main Results:
- 375 eyes with acquired retinoschisis were identified.
- 85 eyes had outer layer retinal breaks, 27 had retinal detachments, and 29 had pigmentary lines.
- 86.2% of pigmentary lines were associated with retinal detachment or outer retinal layer breaks.
Conclusions:
- Pigmentary lines are a significant indicator of associated retinal breaks or detachments in acquired retinoschisis.
- Early detection and monitoring of these findings are important for managing retinoschisis patients.