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Marginal Outer Retinal Ridge after Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair: A Novel Biomarker of Retinal
Koby Brosh1, Eduardo Roditi2, Goldberg Mordechai1
1Department of Ophthalmology, the Eisenberg R&D Authority, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
Ophthalmology. Retina
|June 11, 2026
Summary
A novel optical coherence tomography (OCT) finding, the marginal outer retinal ridge (MORR), indicates retinal displacement after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair. This OCT biomarker reflects retinal redundancy and offers insights into surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair aims to reattach the retina.
- Postoperative assessment is crucial for understanding surgical success and potential complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) finding after RRD repair.
- To investigate the relationship between this finding and retinal displacement.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing successful RRD repair.
- Inclusion of eyes with a marginal outer retinal ridge (MORR) on postoperative OCT.
- Assessment of clinical data, surgical variables, and multimodal imaging.
Main Results:
- MORR was observed in 12 eyes, often along the inferior RRD margin.
- This finding was detectable early postoperatively and resolved spontaneously.
- Retinal displacement correlated with MORR, suggesting retinal redundancy.
Conclusions:
- MORR is a novel OCT biomarker for retinal displacement and redundancy post-RRD repair.
- Understanding MORR offers insights into retinal reattachment biomechanics.
- MORR has potential implications for surgical techniques and outcome prediction.
