title: Optical coherence tomography in spontaneous resolution of vitreomacular traction syndrome.
abstract: Vitreomacular traction syndrome (VTS) is a vitreoretinal interface abnormality. The disorder is caused by incomplete posterior vitreous detachment with persistent traction on the macula that produces symptoms and decreased vision. Most symptomatic eyes with VTS undergo a further decrease in visual acuity. Spontaneous complete vitreomacular separation occurs infrequently in eyes with VTS. Surgical intervention may be considered if severe metamorphopsia and decreased visual quality occur. Herein, we report 2 typical cases of idiopathic VTS with spontaneous resolution of vitreo-retinal traction demonstrated by optical coherence tomography. Optical coherence tomography is a sensitive and useful tool for the confirmation of diagnosis and for the serial anatomical evaluation of patients with VTS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Kuo-Hsuan
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Hung
authors.forename: Chang-Sue
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Tai-Chi
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Feng-Lih
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Shui-Mei
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D013577:Syndrome; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence / Q000379:methods*; D020255:Vitreous Detachment / Q000473:pathology*