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Retinal relieving incisions.

P M Jacobs1, R J Cooling, P K Leaver

  • 1Surgical Vitreoretinal Unit, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1987
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Retinal relieving incisions help reattach retinas in complex detachments. This microsurgery technique is compatible with useful vision, with most patients achieving better visual acuity.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Microsurgery
  • Retinal surgery

Background:

  • Retinal detachment with shortening due to incarceration or irresectable epiretinal membranes presents a surgical challenge.
  • Standard retinal re-attachment procedures may be insufficient in these complex cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of retinal relieving incisions in closed microsurgery for complicated retinal detachments.
  • To assess the impact of this technique on retinal re-attachment and visual acuity.

Main Methods:

  • Retinal relieving incisions were performed during closed microsurgery.
  • The study included 20 eyes with retinal detachment complicated by retinal shortening.
  • Follow-up included assessment of retinal attachment and visual acuity for a minimum of six months.

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Main Results:

  • The retina remained attached in 16 out of 20 eyes (80%) after a minimum six-month follow-up.
  • Eleven eyes (55%) achieved a visual acuity of 2/60 or better.
  • Seven eyes (35%) achieved a visual acuity of 6/60 or better.

Conclusions:

  • Retinal relieving incisions are a valuable adjunct in a minority of retinal re-attachment procedures.
  • This technique is compatible with achieving useful visual function in eyes with complex retinal detachments.