Abnormal Vitreoretinal Interface Leading to Macular Hole–Associated Retinal Detachment in Straatsma Syndrome
Isaac D. Bleicher,
Jose Davila,
Dean Eliott
Abstract:Introduction: To report a case of macular hole (MH)–associated retinal detachment (RD) with Straatsma syndrome. Methods: A clinical case was retrospectively reviewed. Results: A 39-year-old woman with Straatsma syndrome was treated for an MH-associated RD. The MH was closed with vitrectomy and internal limiting membrane peeling, during which an unusually strong vitreoretinal adhesion was encountered in the area of myelinated nerve fibers. One day postoperatively, the patient developed serous choroidal effusion… Show more
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