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  • Title: Partial regression of degenerative retinoschisis associated with epiretinal membrane after vitrectomy.
    Author: Stopa M, Rogalinska I, Kociecki J.
    Journal: Eur J Ophthalmol; 2010; 20(2):476-8. PubMed ID: 20213622.
    Abstract:
    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.
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