Peripheral Retinal Ischemia and Secondary Neovascular Glaucoma after Cerclage for Retinal Detachment: A Case Report

Introduction: Various surgical techniques, including 360° buckling surgery with a retinal cerclage, have been employed to achieve retinal reattachment. Although retinal cerclage is generally effective, long-term complications can arise. Peripheral retinal ischemia and secondary neovascula...

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Main Authors: Feliciana Menna, Marcel Menke, Markus Tschopp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2025-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Online Access:https://karger.com/article/doi/10.1159/000543239
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Summary:Introduction: Various surgical techniques, including 360° buckling surgery with a retinal cerclage, have been employed to achieve retinal reattachment. Although retinal cerclage is generally effective, long-term complications can arise. Peripheral retinal ischemia and secondary neovascular glaucoma are rare, but serious complications can occur even years after successful retinal reattachment. Case Presentation: We report a rare case of a 79-year-old woman who underwent 360° buckling surgery with cerclage for retinal detachment 10 years ago. Although the initial surgery successfully reattached the retina, she later developed a complication characterized by peripheral retinal ischemia and secondary neovascular glaucoma. Conclusion: Early detection and prompt management of such complications are crucial to prevent irreversible visual impairment.
ISSN:1663-2699