Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4031089 | Ophthalmology | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The diagnosis of a lamellar hole can be made based on OCT criteria, which could be applied to both standard and ultrahigh-resolution OCT. The increased resolution of UHR OCT sheds light on the pathogenesis of the lamellar hole. Epiretinal membranes were visualized on UHR OCT in the majority of eyes. Many ERMs had an unusual thick appearance on UHR OCT, which may represent either trapped vitreous or posterior hyaloid, and may help stabilize retinal anatomy. Conversely, ERM contraction may play a role in lamellar hole formation. Vitrectomy surgery was anatomically and visually successful in only 1 of 4 patients, suggesting caution when performing vitrectomy on lamellar holes.
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Authors
Andre J. BS, Tony H. PhD, James G. PhD, Joel S. MD, Caroline R. MD, Adam H. MD, Elias MD, Jay S. MD,