Autofluorescence Imaging in the Long-Term Follow-Up of Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To analyse fundus autofluorescence (AF) changes in retinal reattachment following primary scleral buckling (SB) surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

Methods

Prospective noninterventional chart review study. AF images were reviewed for peripheral and central changes and compared to clinical and OCT findings.

Results

A total of 73 eyes from 69 patients were included, four presenting with bilateral RRD. Mean age was 55 ± 12 years, male/female ratio 40/29, fovea-on/-off RRD 43/30, and mean follow-up time 376 ± 270 days, with a mean of 5 ± 3 postoperative visits. Preoperatively, RRD was seen as a hypofluorescent area with a hyperfluorescent leading edge. Immediately postoperatively, three types of cryopexy could be differentiated, gradually transfor

SUBMITTER: Salvanos P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8898876 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature