Purpose:
To evaluate the effectiveness of 25-gauge TransconjunctivalSutureless Victrectomy(TSV) in highly myopic eyes with tractionalmaculopathy
Methods:
25 Gauge TSV were performed in 13 patients(14 eyes) with myopictractional maculopathy. The patients underwent vitrectomy withposterior hyaloid and ILM removal and fluid-air exchange. Theaxial lengths ranged between 29.71-39.67mm
Results:
Foveal reattachment was achieved in all patients, improvementof visual acuity was accomplished in 80%. One patient developedmacular hole
Conclusions:
Satisfactory anatomical and functional outcomes can be obtainedwith 25 gauge TSV in myopic tractional maculopathy. 25g TSVseem to be a procedure also useful in highly myopic eyes althoughthe surgery may be more difficult in eyes with an axial lengthgreater than 35 mm.
Keywords: myopia • vitreoretinal surgery