Postoperative Choroidal Vascular Biomarkers in Eyes with Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment-Related Giant Retinal Tears.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Choroidal vascularity index (CVI) and choriocapillaris flow area (CFA) are perfusion biomarkers relevant to retinal disease management. There is limited knowledge regarding these biomarkers in eyes that have been successfully treated for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) due to giant retinal tears (GRTs). This study aimed to analyze the relationship between choroidal perfusion biomarkers and functional outcomes in surgically treated eyes with GRT-associated RRD and their fellow eyes.

Methods

A total of 33 GRT eyes and 29 fellow eyes were included in this study. All RRD-GRT eyes were treated with vitrectomy and categorized into two groups based on whether additional scleral buckles (SB) were placed. Visual and choroidal features were compared between the groups.

SUBMITTER: Quiroz-Reyes MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10391839 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature