Xavier Valldeperas-Belmonte¹, Pablo Diaz-Aljaro*¹, Laura Broc-Iturralde¹, Adriá Sanchez-Fortuny Sanchez¹, Nevena Romanic- Bubalo¹, Sandra Gómez- Sanchez¹, Susana Ruiz - Bilbao¹ and Antonio Sabala- Llopart¹

Ophthalmology Department, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Spain

*Corresponding Author: Pablo Diaz-Aljaro, Ophthalmology Department, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Spain.

Received: July 27, 2022; Published: August 09, 2022

Abstract

Purpose: To present two different surgical procedures for the treatment of retinal folds after retinal reattachment surgery.

Methods: Two different surgical techniques on two cases of retinal folds depending on their presentation time and position on the posterior pole.

Results: Case one and two had retinal folds involving macula, both required surgeries, on the first case injection of subretinal fluid (BSS) was used for unfolding, and in the second case, peripheric retinectomy and redetachment of the retina was performed. Visual symptoms resolution and flattening of the retina was achieved in both cases after follow-up period.

Conclusion: Surgical treatment of retinal folds involving macula must be addressed promptly to avoid visual impairment, conversely, extrafoveal folds can be appropriately managed with a conservative approach if visual acuity is correct.

Keywords: Retinal Folds; Unfolding; Buckle

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Citation

Citation: Pablo Diaz-Aljaro., et al. “Treatment of Retinal Folds Using Different Approaches for Unfolding After Retinal Detachment Surgery".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 5.9 (2022): 06-09.

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