Non invasive and invasive techniques in the treatment of central retinal detachment due to optic nerve pits

ABSTRACT

Is work includes five eyes in four patients with central neurosensory retinal detachment associated with the presence of optic nerve pits. Different non invasive and invasive treatment modalities were used either separately or in combination. Non invasive techniques included green-Argon laser photocoacjulation followed by immobilization for a few days. Invasive techniques included vitrectomy and intraocular air tamponade. This was done in 2 cases, in one case as the primary treatment and in the other following redetachment after photocoagulation. Out of the 4 cases treated with laser retinal reattachment and visual improvement occurred in 3 cases. Out of the 2 cases treated with vitrectomy and gas tamponade one case should rapid and maintained retinal reattachment and visual improvement