Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy Treated With Human Amniotic Membrane and Autologous Internal Limiting Membrane Flap: A Case Report

Optic disc pit (ODP)-associated maculopathy represents a rare and challenging condition with variable response to treatment. We report a case of a 23-year-old woman who underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with placement of a human amniotic membrane (hAM) patch along with an autologous internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap to treat ODP-associated macular detachment. Initial postoperative outcomes demonstrated significant anatomical and functional improvement, which remained stable for one year. This report highlights the potential benefits of combined hAM-assisted repair with autologous ILM flap for optic disc pit maculopathy and underscores the need for long-term follow-up and further refinement of surgical techniques.

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Cureus
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2026-01-26
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102347
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Retinal and Macular Surgery
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Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy Treated With Human Amniotic Membrane and Autologous Internal Limiting Membrane Flap: A Case Report

Anupama Rao, AG John, Prasan Rao, Jabeen Mohammed Jaffer
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Abstract

Optic disc pit (ODP)-associated maculopathy represents a rare and challenging condition with variable response to treatment. We report a case of a 23-year-old woman who underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with placement of a human amniotic membrane (hAM) patch along with an autologous internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap to treat ODP-associated macular detachment. Initial postoperative outcomes demonstrated significant anatomical and functional improvement, which remained stable for one year. This report highlights the potential benefits of combined hAM-assisted repair with autologous ILM flap for optic disc pit maculopathy and underscores the need for long-term follow-up and further refinement of surgical techniques.

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