Vitreous tamponades in highly myopic eyes

Biomed Res Int. 2014:2014:420380. doi: 10.1155/2014/420380. Epub 2014 Jun 2.

Abstract

The use of endotamponade agents has gained a major role in the management of macular complications of high myopia. Myopic foveoschisis and macular hole are the main macular complication of pathologic myopia, this growing condition that is a main cause of visual loss, especially in patients at a younger age. We discuss the physical properties and advantages and disadvantages of the main ocular tamponade agents used in the treatment of these diseases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endotamponade*
  • Eye / drug effects
  • Eye / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Myopia / pathology
  • Myopia / therapy*
  • Retinal Perforations
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Visual Acuity / drug effects