Focal vitreomacular traction: Resolution after ocular massage
Purpose: Vitreomacular traction (VMT) is a relatively common ocular disorder that may distort the foveal structure causing visual symptoms. The influence of ocular massage (OM) on this condition has not been considered yet. We aim to report clinical and OCT features of VMT release associated with OM...
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| author | José Javier García-Medina Mónica del-Río-Vellosillo Elena Rubio-Velázquez María Dolores López-Bernal Juan José Zafra-Pérez |
| author_facet | José Javier García-Medina Mónica del-Río-Vellosillo Elena Rubio-Velázquez María Dolores López-Bernal Juan José Zafra-Pérez |
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| description | Purpose: Vitreomacular traction (VMT) is a relatively common ocular disorder that may distort the foveal structure causing visual symptoms. The influence of ocular massage (OM) on this condition has not been considered yet. We aim to report clinical and OCT features of VMT release associated with OM. Observations: A 70-year-old woman complained about blurred vision and metamorphopsia in her right eye for one month. Her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/50. Macular OCT showed focal VMT in this eye. Moderate intensity, digital OM was performed by an ophthalmologist. However, the traction was still present. The patient was instructed to perform the same OM every 8 hours at home herself. Four days later she indicated disappearance of metamorphopsia, her BCVA increased to 20/25 and OCT showed VMT release with 39-μm foveal thinning. Conclusions and importance: OM may be useful for focal VMT release. Keywords: Vitreomacular traction, Adhesion, OCT, Ocular massage, Release |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ef0c617e4ea14ce588edcb877fccc0862022-12-22T00:59:54ZengElsevierAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports2451-99362019-06-01146163Focal vitreomacular traction: Resolution after ocular massageJosé Javier García-Medina0Mónica del-Río-Vellosillo1Elena Rubio-Velázquez2María Dolores López-Bernal3Juan José Zafra-Pérez4Department of Ophthalmology, General University Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia, Spain; Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, University of Murcia, Spain; Ophthalmic Research Unit Santiago Grisolia, Valencia, Spain; Corresponding author. Department of Ophthalmology, General University Hospital Morales Meseguer, Avenida Marques de los Velez s/n, 30008, Murcia, Spain.Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, SpainDepartment of Ophthalmology, General University Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia, SpainDepartment of Ophthalmology, General University Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia, SpainDepartment of Ophthalmology, General University Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia, SpainPurpose: Vitreomacular traction (VMT) is a relatively common ocular disorder that may distort the foveal structure causing visual symptoms. The influence of ocular massage (OM) on this condition has not been considered yet. We aim to report clinical and OCT features of VMT release associated with OM. Observations: A 70-year-old woman complained about blurred vision and metamorphopsia in her right eye for one month. Her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/50. Macular OCT showed focal VMT in this eye. Moderate intensity, digital OM was performed by an ophthalmologist. However, the traction was still present. The patient was instructed to perform the same OM every 8 hours at home herself. Four days later she indicated disappearance of metamorphopsia, her BCVA increased to 20/25 and OCT showed VMT release with 39-μm foveal thinning. Conclusions and importance: OM may be useful for focal VMT release. Keywords: Vitreomacular traction, Adhesion, OCT, Ocular massage, Releasehttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993618305255 |
| spellingShingle | José Javier García-Medina Mónica del-Río-Vellosillo Elena Rubio-Velázquez María Dolores López-Bernal Juan José Zafra-Pérez Focal vitreomacular traction: Resolution after ocular massage American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports |
| title | Focal vitreomacular traction: Resolution after ocular massage |
| title_full | Focal vitreomacular traction: Resolution after ocular massage |
| title_fullStr | Focal vitreomacular traction: Resolution after ocular massage |
| title_full_unstemmed | Focal vitreomacular traction: Resolution after ocular massage |
| title_short | Focal vitreomacular traction: Resolution after ocular massage |
| title_sort | focal vitreomacular traction resolution after ocular massage |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993618305255 |
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