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Retinal detachment following branch vein occlusion: case report
Annals of Ophthalmology
|March 1, 1977
Summary
This case study details a successful scleral buckle surgery for a rare rhegmatogenous retinal detachment caused by a branch vein occlusion and co-existing macular hole. The treatment focused only on the peripheral retinal tear, achieving a cure.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
Background:
- Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) can arise from various causes.
- Branch vein occlusions (BVOs) are typically associated with different retinal pathologies.
- Macular holes can complicate retinal detachment management.