Accuracy of Spectral-Domain OCT of the Macula for Detection of Complete Posterior Vitreous Detachment.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the accuracy of macular spectral-domain OCT in detecting complete posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).

Design

Evaluation of diagnostic test or technology using a retrospective comparative study.

Participants

One hundred seventy-five eyes in 175 patients (111 women and 64 men; mean age, 65 years) with preoperative OCT within 90 days of vitrectomy.

Methods

Posterior vitreous detachment status on preoperative macular OCT was compared with PVD determination during vitrectomy. Attached vitreous was identified on OCT by visualizing the posterior vitreous cortex or premacular bursa. Complete PVD was identified by the absence of these findings and considered a positive outcome for the purpose of analysis.

Main outcome measures

Sensitivity, spec

SUBMITTER: Hwang ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7008078 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature