Combined retinoschisis and retinal detachments, NO SURGERY

“So, how should we manage this patient? Traditionally, combined retinoschisis and retinal detachments warranted treatment. However, in a published natural history series of 218 eyes (123 patients) with asymptomatic retinoschisis who were followed for nine years, none of the cases progressed during the follow-up period.”

“Because our patient had excellent visual acuity and minimal symptoms, we decided to observe her”

Source: Dunbar, Mark T. O.D October 24, 2006 Diagnosis is on the line retrieved