Vitrectomy for vitreopapillary traction in a nondiabetic 16-year-old girl

Vitreopapillary traction (VPT) is an unusual clinical entity and its management and prognosis have been sparsely studied. It has been described in adults with various vitreomacular pathologies and the possible effects on visual functions. However, the role of surgical intervention in altering the co...

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Published in:Oman journal of ophthalmology 2017-01, Vol.10 (1), p.38-39
Main Authors: Nagesha, C K, Rishi, Pukhraj, Rishi, Ekta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Epiretinal membrane
pars plana vitrectomy
Retinal diseases
visual fields
Vitrectomy
vitreomacular traction
vitreopapillary traction
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Summary:Vitreopapillary traction (VPT) is an unusual clinical entity and its management and prognosis have been sparsely studied. It has been described in adults with various vitreomacular pathologies and the possible effects on visual functions. However, the role of surgical intervention in altering the course of the disease is not well understood. Hereby, we describe a case of idiopathic VPT in a 16-year-old girl who presented with decreased vision and visual field changes corresponding to the area of retinal traction. This case was managed with pars plana vitrectomy and epiretinal membrane removal that resulted in improved visual field sensitivity; thus, emphasizing the role of surgical intervention in such eyes.
ISSN:0974-620X
0974-7842
DOI:10.4103/0974-620X.200697