Improving the recognition of vitreoretinal interface in children
10.3760/cma.j.cn511434-20230106-00012
- VernacularTitle:提高对儿童玻璃体视网膜界面的认识
- Author:
Houbin HUANG
1
Author Information
1. 解放军总医院海南医院眼科，三亚 572013
- Keywords:
Posterior vitreous cortex;
Internal limiting membrane;
Vitreretinal interface;
Child;
Editorial
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases
2023;39(1):1-4
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Vitreoretinal interface is consisted of posterior vitreous cortex, retina internal limiting membrane, and extracellular matrix between them. Basement membrane-like complex is formed in the interface. The interface in children is of much difference with that in adult. The adhesion of it is much tight in children. The posterior edge of vitreous base is closed to ora serrata. The retina internal limiting membrane is thin. But with age, the posterior margin of vitreous base extends posteriorly, internal limiting membrane thickens and its elasticity decreases, the adhesion in vitreoretinal interface weakens, and posterior vitreous detachment develops. To recognize fully the interface in children is of much importance for understanding the pathophysiology and treatment strategy of pediatric vitreoretinal diseases.
