MACULAR DETACHMENT AND OPTIC-NERVE PIT - A CASE-REPORT

Citation
M. Mohandsaid et al., MACULAR DETACHMENT AND OPTIC-NERVE PIT - A CASE-REPORT, Journal francais d'ophtalmologie, 20(1), 1997, pp. 61-64
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Ophthalmology
ISSN journal
01815512
Volume
20
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
61 - 64
Database
ISI
SICI code
0181-5512(1997)20:1<61:MDAOP->2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We report the case of a 19-year-old man, who presented with serous mac ular detachment as first sign of an optic disc pit. Argon laser photoc oagulation of the temporal edge of the disc, associated with gas (C3F8 ) tamponade and face down positioning allowed retinal flattering and i mprovement of vision.