Vitreous Tamponades in Highly Myopic Eyes
| Autor: | X. Valldeperas, J. Lorenzo-Carrero |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Younger age Visual acuity genetic structures Visual Acuity lcsh:Medicine Endotamponade Review Article Eye General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology Foveoschisis Ophthalmology Myopia Humans Medicine Macular hole General Immunology and Microbiology business.industry lcsh:R High myopia General Medicine Retinal Perforations medicine.disease eye diseases Optometry sense organs Tamponade medicine.symptom Complication business Tomography Optical Coherence |
| Zdroj: | BioMed Research International, Vol 2014 (2014) BioMed Research International |
| ISSN: | 2314-6141 2314-6133 |
| DOI: | 10.1155/2014/420380 |
| Popis: | 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. |
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