Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Sivakami A Pai
Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon, Dubai Government Health Authority,
Dubai
Saudi Arabia
Case Report
The Anatomical and Clinical Outcome of Conventional Macular Hole Surgery Associated with Serpigenous Choroiditis
Author(s): Sivakami A Pai, Afra Lootah and Manal Omran TaryamSivakami A Pai, Afra Lootah and Manal Omran Taryam
Purpose: Serpigenous choroidits is a chronic recurring condition that primarily involves the choroids and RPE, and Macular hole is a rare association. We here in report the management and outcome after conventional macular hole surgery. Method: Case of a 58 year old Asian lady with serpigenous choroidits and full thickness macula hole. She underwent complete ocular evaluation, Fundus fluorescein angiography, OCT before macular hole surgery. Result: There was complete closer of the hole with improvement in vision from 5/60 to 6/36 following surgery. Conclusion: Macular hole is one of the unusual associations with serpigenous choroidits and conventional macular hole surgery can lead to successful closure of the macular hole... View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000153