D A Laidlaw1, R Poynter. 1. Vitreo Retinal Unit, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom. AlLaidlaw@aol.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of a giant pigment epithelial tear and transient exudative retinal detachment occurring in a patient with hypotonic choroidal effusions after trabeculectomy. METHODS: Case report and brief literature review. RESULT: The retinal and choroidal detachments settled, disclosing an extremely large crescentic pigment epithelial defect in the temporal midperiphery. CONCLUSIONS: An exudative retinal detachment secondary to a peripheral pigment epithelial rip may complicate choroidal effusions. Recognition of this association may prevent unnecessary investigation or surgery.
PURPOSE: To report a case of a giant pigment epithelial tear and transient exudative retinal detachment occurring in a patient with hypotonic choroidal effusions after trabeculectomy. METHODS: Case report and brief literature review. RESULT: The retinal and choroidal detachments settled, disclosing an extremely large crescentic pigment epithelial defect in the temporal midperiphery. CONCLUSIONS: An exudative retinal detachment secondary to a peripheral pigment epithelial rip may complicate choroidal effusions. Recognition of this association may prevent unnecessary investigation or surgery.