Submacular scar excision in age-related macular degeneration

Disciform scars secondary to age-related macular degeneration were surgically removed in three patients. Postoperative visual acuity improved minimally in one case and decreased in the other two cases. The results suggest further investigation is needed with possible modifications of our technique f...

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Published in:International ophthalmology 1991-07, Vol.15 (4), p.215-222
Main Authors: Blinder, K J, Peyman, G A, Paris, C L, Gremillion, Jr, C M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Aged
Cicatrix - etiology
Cicatrix - pathology
Cicatrix - surgery
Female
Fluorescein Angiography
Fundus Oculi
Humans
Light Coagulation
Macular Degeneration - complications
Macular Degeneration - surgery
Male
Methods
Visual Acuity
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Summary:Disciform scars secondary to age-related macular degeneration were surgically removed in three patients. Postoperative visual acuity improved minimally in one case and decreased in the other two cases. The results suggest further investigation is needed with possible modifications of our technique for future studies.
ISSN:0165-5701
1573-2630
DOI:10.1007/BF00171022