Sclerotomy in uveal effusion syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
To report visual and anatomic outcomes after modified scleral surgery in patients with uveal effusion syndrome with retinal and choroidal detachment.


METHODS
In five eyes of four patients with retinal and choroidal detachment and uveal effusion syndrome due to nanophthalmos, we performed pars plana full-thickness unsutured sclerotomies without sclerectomy.


RESULTS
In all cases, uveal effusion with choroidal and retinal detachment resolved within 3 weeks, and all patients showed improved vision. The functional and anatomic results remained stable for over 2 years.


CONCLUSIONS
Uveal effusion syndrome that is refractory to medical treatment (high-dose systemic corticosteroids) can be managed effectively by pars plana full-thickness unsutured sclerotomy without sclerectomy.
Faulborn
J
J
Department of Ophthalmology, Karl-Franzens-University of Graz, Austria.
Kölli
H
H
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015862:Choroid Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008850:Microphthalmos / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013577:Syndrome; D014603:Uveal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity