Resolution of an external layer macular hole associated with an optic nerve pit after laser photocoagulation.

Surgical Management of Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy with Outer Retinal Hole

“…The treatment options include focal laser to the temporal aspect of the optic pit. However, a relatively high incidence of recurrence [ 6 ] has been reported after laser treatment alone; laser treatment also results in temporal scotoma to the patient [ 7 ]. Hirakata et al [ 8 ] reported the success of vitrectomy with induction of posterior vitreous detachment and gas tamponade, without additional laser treatment in reattaching the macula, and improvement in central vision in most patients with optic disc pit maculopathy.…”

Surgical Management of Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy with Outer Retinal Hole

“…The treatment options include focal laser to the temporal aspect of the optic pit. However, a relatively high incidence of recurrence [ 6 ] has been reported after laser treatment alone; laser treatment also results in temporal scotoma to the patient [ 7 ]. Hirakata et al [ 8 ] reported the success of vitrectomy with induction of posterior vitreous detachment and gas tamponade, without additional laser treatment in reattaching the macula, and improvement in central vision in most patients with optic disc pit maculopathy.…”

Surgical Management of Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy with Outer Retinal Hole

“…The treatment options include focal laser to the temporal aspect of the optic pit. However, a relatively high incidence of recurrence [ 6 ] has been reported after laser treatment alone; laser treatment also results in temporal scotoma to the patient [ 7 ]. Hirakata et al [ 8 ] reported the success of vitrectomy with induction of posterior vitreous detachment and gas tamponade, without additional laser treatment in reattaching the macula, and improvement in central vision in most patients with optic disc pit maculopathy.…”

Surgical Management of Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy with Outer Retinal Hole

“…The treatment options include focal laser to the temporal aspect of the optic pit. However, a relatively high incidence of recurrence [ 6 ] has been reported after laser treatment alone; laser treatment also results in temporal scotoma to the patient [ 7 ]. Hirakata et al [ 8 ] reported the success of vitrectomy with induction of posterior vitreous detachment and gas tamponade, without additional laser treatment in reattaching the macula, and improvement in central vision in most patients with optic disc pit maculopathy.…”