Congenital x-linked retinoschisis: a novel approach for management of a large schitic cavity overhanging the macula.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a novel surgical technique used in the management of a patient with congenital X-linked juvenile retinoschisis who presented with a schitic cavity overhanging the macula.


METHODS
The patient underwent controlled external fluid drainage and laser photocoagulation along with intravitreal gas injection.


RESULTS
No intraoperative complication was noted. Postoperatively, the schitic cavity collapsed, the overhang resolved, and visual acuity improved.


CONCLUSIONS
External drainage is a promising novel technique for the management of patients with congenital X-linked juvenile retinoschisis who have peripheral retinoschisis overhanging the macula.
From Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India.
Ekta
E
Rishi
Lingam
L
Gopal
Pukhraj
P
Rishi
Himanshu
H
Deshmukh