Idiopathic Vitreopapillary Traction: Case Report and Literature Review

Vitreopapillary traction (VPT) syndrome occurs at the vitreopapillary interface. VPT can be idiopathic which indicates an abnormal or anomalous posterior vitreous detachment which present in elderly patients.

We describe the presentation and management of case of idiopathic VPT in a healthy 40-year-old male who presented with decreased vision and visual field changes corresponding to the area of retinal traction. This case was managed with surgery including removal of the tractional membrane.

The vitreopapillary interface is an important structure because it is the last and the strongest attachment of the posterior hyaloid. Early detection of VPT may prevent progression to tractional membrane which can induce vision loss.