Retinal detachment in the Morning Glory syndrome. Pathogenesis and management.

A case of bilateral Morning Glory syndrome is presented, unusual because of a rhegmatogenous posterior pole retinal detachment in the left eye. Posterior pole retinal detachments have been described in association with this syndrome. This case report is the first presentation of a retinal tear located within the excavation surrounding the optic nerve. A surgical management approach is presented wherein vitrectomy and internal gas tamponade are utilized to reattach the retina.