Autofluorescence Imaging in the Long-Term Follow-Up of Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment

Figure 1

Peripheral autofluorescent (AF) retinal changes after scleral buckling surgery. (A1-2) Colour and autofluorescent imaging showing peripheral demarcation line (white arrows). No change during follow-up was seen. Note more pronounced changes in AF. (B1–4) Evolution of the cryopexy scar 1, 2, 8, months and 2, 5 years postoperatively seen with autofluorescence. The scleral hyperfluorescence remained unchanged after 8 months. Corresponding fluorescein angiography (B4 insert). (C1-2) Low subretinal fluid behind the buckle, difficult to detect ophthalmoscopically (colour image-C1), but visible hyperfluorescence in AF (C2). Note a hypofluorescent spot corresponding to the scleral drainage site (red asterisk-C2).