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David L. Johnson, MD; Juan C. Nieto, MD; Michael S. Ip, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2008;126(12):1775-1776.

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We report a case of a schisis detachment due to a tear in the outer retina that occurred shortly after laser prophylaxis for retinoschisis. The clinical course and outcome are described.

Report of a Case

A 55-year-old hyperopic man with no significant ocular history was seen in consultation for photopsias of the left eye and was found to have degenerative retinoschisis bilaterally. The patient was asymptomatic in his right eye. Best-corrected visual acuity was 20/20 OU. Anterior segment examination of both eyes revealed trace nuclear sclerosis. In both eyes, the schisis cavities were located inferotemporally and anterior to the equator. Observation was recommended. Thirteen months later, the retinoschisis in the right eye had progressed posteriorly to within 2 to 3 disc diameters from the fovea. There were no inner or outer wall holes identified in the right eye. The left eye had . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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