A rare case of unilateral orbital schwannoma arising from the
infraorbital nerve is presented. An excision biopsy with complete
removal of the mass in the inferior orbit was performed. A
definitive diagnosis was made on histopathological examination.
The clinical and histological features of schwannoma are
discussed. A need for early removal of such tumors is
recommended to prevent complications.
Sir, Foveoschisis after vitrectomy for myopic macular hole with secondary retinal detachment Macular foveoschisis is a recently identified cause for visual loss in pathological myopia. 1 Factors contributing to foveal splitting include vitreoretinal traction, chorioretinal atrophy, axial elongation, and recently, arteriolar traction. 2,3 We report a foveoschisis that occurred many years after surgery for retinal detachment (RD) associated with a myopic macular hole.
Case reportA 49-year-old lady presented to us with decreased vision OS for 2 months. Best-corrected visual acuities (BCVAs) were 6/12 (À11 þ À2 Â 90) OD and hand motions
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