Abstract:Purpose: To report the anatomical and visual results in patients diagnosed as having retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) tears after receiving ranibizumab injections. Methods: Eyes diagnosed as having RPE tears with a minimum 6-month follow-up were retrospectively evaluated. Each eye was treated with at least three doses of ranibizumab at monthly intervals. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), anterior segment findings, intraocular pressure, and fundus examination results were evaluated during control visits. Col… Show more
In this series, the area of retinal atrophy enlarged over time. Atrophy enlargement is characterized by centrifugal extension from the base of the tear. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2017;48:705-710.].
In this series, the area of retinal atrophy enlarged over time. Atrophy enlargement is characterized by centrifugal extension from the base of the tear. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2017;48:705-710.].
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