Abstract
The examination findings of the fellow eye of 534 patients affected by a unilateral retinal detachment are reported. Nearly 90% of these eyes showed degenerative areas and about 20% showed one or more retinal breaks. These findings are quite different from those reported in examinations of ‘random eyes’ and suggest that fellow eyes are ‘high risks’ that often need prompt prophylactic treatment.
Zusammenfassung
Die vorliegende Arbeit berichtet über die Untersuchung des Partnerauges von 534 Patienten, die von einseitiger Ablatio retinae betroffen waren. Fast 90% dieser Augen zeigten degenerative Areale und ungefähr 20% hatten einen oder mehrere Netzhautrisse.
Diese Befunde sind recht unterschiedlich von Zufallsbefunden und zeigen, daß Partneraugen ein hohes Risiko haben und oft eine prompte prophylaktische Behandlung benötigen.
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Ciurlo, G., Zingirian, M. & Rossi, P. The fellow eye in retinal detachment. Albrecht von Graefes Arch. Klin. Ophthalmol. 214, 83–87 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00572786
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