Sekiryu T, Yamauchi T, Enaida H, Hara Y, Furuta M
Ohara General Hospital, Fukushima City, Fukushima Pref., Japan.
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers. 2000 May-Jun;31(3):198-202.
To report retina tomography after vitrectomy for macular edema in central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).
Five patients with macular edema caused by CRVO were examined using optical coherence tomography (OCT) through their clinical courses.
The retinal thickness through the fixation was reduced in all 5 eyes. Preoperatively, the retina thickness at the foveola was more than 500 microm in three eyes and more than 1000 microm in 2 eyes. The retina thickness was reduced to 311+80 microm within two weeks on average. Visual acuity was improved by two or more lines in 3 of 5 eyes.
Vitrectomy is worthy of consideration when macular edemas are prolonged in patients of CRVO. OCT is a useful instrument for management and treatment of macular edema.
