Partial regression of degenerative retinoschisis associated with epiretinal membrane after vitrectomy.

摘要

PURPOSE: To report a new and atypical pathology of epiretinal membrane formation on the top of the retinoschisis (schisis-membrane). METHODS: We describe a patient with recent visual acuity and visual field deterioration due to a rapid progression of retinoschisis in the macular area resulting from shrinking membrane on the top of the schisis. The patient underwent vitrectomy with membrane removal. RESULTS: Partial regression of the schisis was observed and visual acuity improved from 5/12 to 5/5. Perimetry demonstrated that the corresponding visual field deterioration partially regressed. CONCLUSIONS: Release of traction exerted by a shrinking membrane is a surgical option to promote regression of retinoschisis and improvement in visual field and vision in schisis-membrane cases.