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Visual field defects after macular hole surgery. A new finding

W L Hutton1, D G Fuller, W B Snyder

  • 1Texas Retina Associates Dallas 75231, USA.

Ophthalmology
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
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Macular hole surgery can cause temporal visual field defects. Reductions in nerve fiber layer thickness may contribute to these visual field defects after surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Surgery
  • Visual Neuroscience

Background:

  • Macular hole surgery, specifically vitrectomy, is a common procedure.
  • Visual field defects are a potential complication that requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the occurrence of temporal visual field defects following macular hole surgery.
  • To investigate the characteristics and potential causes of these defects.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 13 patients who underwent vitrectomy for macular holes and developed visual field defects.
  • Utilized fluorescein angiograms, optic nerve photographs, focal electroretinograms, and nerve fiber analyses for evaluation.

Main Results:

  • All 13 patients exhibited an absolute, temporal, usually inferior field defect.

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  • Optic nerve abnormalities (pallor, anomalous disc) were observed in some patients.
  • Nerve fiber analysis revealed reduced nerve fiber layer thickness correlating with visual field defects.

    • Conclusions:

    • Temporal visual field defects can occur after uncomplicated macular hole surgery.
    • Reduced nerve fiber layer thickness in specific areas suggests a link to surgical factors.
    • Potential causes include posterior hyaloid release and intraocular gas use.