[3] Disorders include holes in the macula, cystoid macular edema, and epiretinal membrane formation.
[1] VTA can be diagnosed using optical coherence tomography to image the retina and visualize the tractional forces that may be present.
Minoring at home includes the suggestion of using an amsler grid daily to detect visual disturbances and regular medical visits with an ophthalmologist.
Procedures include a vitrectomy and removal of scar tissue to reduce the tension that is causing the traction on the retina.
[3] The incidence of VTS has been estimated to be 22.5 cases for every 100,000 people[4] and it may be slightly more common in women compared to men.
[5] The main symptoms are changes in vision, usually a loss of sharpness, flashes of light (photopsia), changes in the size of objects (micropsia).
This type of imaging allows medical professionals to measure the force being placed on the vitreomacular interface and also view the level of pulling or distortion on the retina.
[1] Managing vitreomacular traction depends on the severity of the condition, how much vision is affected, the costs of the procedures, and a clinical assessment of potential benefits associated with a treatment approach.