Managing Dry Macular Folds After Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Dry macular folds are a rare complication after vitreoretinal surgery. Most reported associated conditions are: superior bullous retinal detachment repair, giant breaks retinal detachment repair and recently limited macular translocation. When affecting the fovea dry macular folds cause a dense linear scotoma with metamorphosia with a very unpleasant vision. In this video presentation we are going to show the main technique to manage this uncommon but important complication after vitreoretinal surgery.

Posted: 6/26/2013

Managing Dry Macular Folds After Vitreoretinal Surgery

Dry macular folds are a rare complication after vitreoretinal surgery. Most reported associated conditions are: superior bullous retinal detachment repair, giant breaks retinal detachment repair and recently limited macular translocation. When affecting the fovea dry macular folds cause a dense linear scotoma with metamorphosia with a very unpleasant vision. In this video presentation we are going to show the main technique to manage this uncommon but important complication after vitreoretinal surgery.

Posted: 6/26/2013

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