CLINICAL CASE
Laser treatment of macular retinal folds in late postoperative period after retinal detachment repair
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
Correspondence should be addressed: Ekaterina P. Tebina
Volokolamskoe shosse, d. 30, korp. 2, Moscow, 123182, Russia; ur.liam@anibetaniretake
Author contribution: Takhchidi KhP — study concept and design, manuscript editing; Takhchidi EKh — literature analysis; Tebina EP — data acquisition, manuscript preparation; Kasminina TA — laser therapy.
Compliance with ethical standards: the patient gave informed consent to laser therapy and personal data processing.
Macular retinal folds are a rare yet grave complication of surgical rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair. Clinical symptoms vary depending on the location and severity of folding. Fold located in the periphery of the ocular fundus can be asymptomatic, but macular retinal folds cause diminished visual acuity and metamorphopsia. Currently, the most effective treatment for retinal folds is repeat surgery. Its serious disadvantage is the risk of complications in the early postoperative period, including hemophthalmia, inflammation, secondary glaucoma, cataracts, RRD recurrence, macular tears, retinal vascular occlusion, etc. The clinical case described below demonstrates the potential of combination laser therapy for the treatment of macular retinal folds based on the use of modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Keywords: rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, laser photocoagulation, macular retinal folds, micropulse laser