Interventions for asymptomatic retinal breaks and lattice degeneration for preventing retinal detachment

Abstract

Editorial group: Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group. Publication status and date: New search for studies and content updated (no change to conclusions), published in Issue 9, 2014.

Role of B scan ultrasonography before cataract surgery in eyes with dense cataracts

“…Commonest were retinal detachment (4%) and posterior vitreous detachment (2%) followed by poseriorstaphyloma (1.6%) and vitreous haemorrhage (0.8%).. Mendes et al (2009), who studied sonographic findings in patients with cataract and reported vitreous opacities to be the most common abnormality (12.1%). Retinal detachment the most common finding on USG is attributed to fluid in the vitreous cavity which passes through holes or tears directly in the retina (subretinal fluid) and separates the retina from the underlying pigmented retinal epithelium (Wilkinson, 2014). Regarding VH, the incidence was 0.8% in our study.…”

Role of B scan ultrasonography before cataract surgery in eyes with dense cataracts

“…Commonest were retinal detachment (4%) and posterior vitreous detachment (2%) followed by poseriorstaphyloma (1.6%) and vitreous haemorrhage (0.8%).. Mendes et al (2009), who studied sonographic findings in patients with cataract and reported vitreous opacities to be the most common abnormality (12.1%). Retinal detachment the most common finding on USG is attributed to fluid in the vitreous cavity which passes through holes or tears directly in the retina (subretinal fluid) and separates the retina from the underlying pigmented retinal epithelium (Wilkinson, 2014). Regarding VH, the incidence was 0.8% in our study.…”

Knowledge, perspectives and clinical practices of Australian optometrists in relation to childhood myopia

“…19 Asymptomatic retinal holes with subretinal fluid were also evident in two eyes. 19 Although the potential effectiveness of prophylactic surgical interventions for asymptomatic retinal breaks and/or lattice degeneration for preventing subsequent retinal detachment remain uncertain, awareness of these lesions is important for providing patient counselling in relation to an increased risk of incident retinal detachment, 20 and to provide advice to minimise exposure to potential precipitating factors (for example, participation in contact sports).…”

Longitudinal Observation of Two Giant Peripheral Atrophic Retinal Holes Left Untreated

“…1 However, asymptomatic breaks were identified in approximately 6% of eyes in both clinical and autopsy studies, while only a small percentage of these retinal lesions progressed to retinal detachment. 2 Based on morphology and the presence of vitreous traction, retinal breaks are classified into atrophic round holes, with or without opercula; flap or horseshoe tears; and giant retinal tears. 3 Recently, the therapeutic management of atrophic retinal holes has changed significantly.…”

Role of B scan ultrasonography before cataract surgery in eyes with dense cataracts

“…Commonest were retinal detachment (4%) and posterior vitreous detachment (2%) followed by poseriorstaphyloma (1.6%) and vitreous haemorrhage (0.8%).. Mendes et al (2009), who studied sonographic findings in patients with cataract and reported vitreous opacities to be the most common abnormality (12.1%). Retinal detachment the most common finding on USG is attributed to fluid in the vitreous cavity which passes through holes or tears directly in the retina (subretinal fluid) and separates the retina from the underlying pigmented retinal epithelium (Wilkinson, 2014). Regarding VH, the incidence was 0.8% in our study.…”

Knowledge, perspectives and clinical practices of Australian optometrists in relation to childhood myopia

“…19 Asymptomatic retinal holes with subretinal fluid were also evident in two eyes. 19 Although the potential effectiveness of prophylactic surgical interventions for asymptomatic retinal breaks and/or lattice degeneration for preventing subsequent retinal detachment remain uncertain, awareness of these lesions is important for providing patient counselling in relation to an increased risk of incident retinal detachment, 20 and to provide advice to minimise exposure to potential precipitating factors (for example, participation in contact sports).…”

Longitudinal Observation of Two Giant Peripheral Atrophic Retinal Holes Left Untreated

“…1 However, asymptomatic breaks were identified in approximately 6% of eyes in both clinical and autopsy studies, while only a small percentage of these retinal lesions progressed to retinal detachment. 2 Based on morphology and the presence of vitreous traction, retinal breaks are classified into atrophic round holes, with or without opercula; flap or horseshoe tears; and giant retinal tears. 3 Recently, the therapeutic management of atrophic retinal holes has changed significantly.…”

Role of B scan ultrasonography before cataract surgery in eyes with dense cataracts

“…Commonest were retinal detachment (4%) and posterior vitreous detachment (2%) followed by poseriorstaphyloma (1.6%) and vitreous haemorrhage (0.8%).. Mendes et al (2009), who studied sonographic findings in patients with cataract and reported vitreous opacities to be the most common abnormality (12.1%). Retinal detachment the most common finding on USG is attributed to fluid in the vitreous cavity which passes through holes or tears directly in the retina (subretinal fluid) and separates the retina from the underlying pigmented retinal epithelium (Wilkinson, 2014). Regarding VH, the incidence was 0.8% in our study.…”

Knowledge, perspectives and clinical practices of Australian optometrists in relation to childhood myopia

“…19 Asymptomatic retinal holes with subretinal fluid were also evident in two eyes. 19 Although the potential effectiveness of prophylactic surgical interventions for asymptomatic retinal breaks and/or lattice degeneration for preventing subsequent retinal detachment remain uncertain, awareness of these lesions is important for providing patient counselling in relation to an increased risk of incident retinal detachment, 20 and to provide advice to minimise exposure to potential precipitating factors (for example, participation in contact sports).…”

Longitudinal Observation of Two Giant Peripheral Atrophic Retinal Holes Left Untreated

“…1 However, asymptomatic breaks were identified in approximately 6% of eyes in both clinical and autopsy studies, while only a small percentage of these retinal lesions progressed to retinal detachment. 2 Based on morphology and the presence of vitreous traction, retinal breaks are classified into atrophic round holes, with or without opercula; flap or horseshoe tears; and giant retinal tears. 3 Recently, the therapeutic management of atrophic retinal holes has changed significantly.…”