PMID: 18401324Apr 11, 2008Paper

Vitreomacular traction

Journal français d'ophtalmologie
G Brasseur

Abstract

Vitreomacular traction syndrome is an entity in which there is partial detachment of the posterior vitreous with persistent vitreomacular adhesion. This adherence may cause a maculopathy with vision loss. Using optical coherence tomography (OCT), the diagnosis is more frequent and more accurate. There is great variability in the posterior and peripheral areas of vitreous attachment. Careful examination and early diagnosis are important because vitrectomy and release macular traction may improve visual acuity in most cases.

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