Spontaneous Retinal Reattachment following Multiple Vitreoretinal Interventions: Case Report
This case represents a remarkable instance of spontaneous retinal reattachment without surgical intervention after multiple failed procedures. The mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain speculative; however, they may involve delayed postoperative cellular proliferation and migration, subtle intraocular pressure changes, or unrecognized vitreous traction resolution. Further investigation into similar cases may provide insights into the natural history of retinal detachment and potential self-resolving dynamics, which could inform future therapeutic strategies.
Authors
- Eric K. Chin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2274-8194)
- David R.P. Almeida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1742-1683)
- Nathan Nash Wise
Institutions
- SUNY Upstate Medical University (US)
- California Retina Consultants (US)
- Erie VA Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2024-08-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000540346
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Macular Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00