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Sunir J. Garg, MD; Henry C. Lee, MD; M. Gilbert Grand, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2006;124:1053-1055.

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X-linked retinoschisis (XLR) is frequently associated with moderate vision loss. Severe vision loss usually is caused by peripheral retinoschisis with vitreous hemorrhage or a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. We report 2 eyes from 1 patient with isolated posterior pole retinal detachments who had improved visual acuity and resolution of the detachments following vitrectomy and gas tamponade.

Report of a Case

A 23-year-old man with a history of XLR was initially seen with a 2-day history of severe vision loss in his right eye. He stated that his baseline visual acuity was 20/60 OU because of retinoschisis but had suddenly deteriorated. His medical history was unremarkable. Family history revealed that his sister's son had been diagnosed with XLR.

On examination, visual acuity was counting fingers at 1 ft OD and 20/60 OS. Intraocular pressure and findings from pupillary examination and anterior segment examination were . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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