Laser Treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma Associated with Retinal Detachment

Wanicha Chuenkongkaew, M.D,
Apichart Singalavanija, M.D.,
Jutalai Tanterdtam, M.D.,
Chakrapong Namatra, M.D.,
Departineat of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700.


ABSTRACT A reported case of a 27 year-old woman had a retino-choroidal coboma on her left eye and developed retinal detachment extending from the coloboma to macular area. No peripheral or intracoloboma retinal tear was found. After the margin of the coloboma was treated by argon laser photocoagulation, the retina attached and the visual acuity recovered from hand motion to 6/6 within 2 weeks. Visual outcome remained unchanged during a follow up period of 18 months.

Thai J Ophthalmol 1995 ; July-December 9(2): 175-179.