OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in scleral thickness in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease.
METHODS: This study included 34 eyes of 17 treatment-naïve patients with acute-phase VKH disease. Scleral thickness and the presence of ciliochoroidal effusion were examined using anterior segment optical coherence tomography at baseline and 1 week, 2 weeks, and 12 weeks after the start of corticosteroid treatment. Scleral thickness was measured 6 mm posterior to the scleral spur in four directions.
RESULTS: Twenty-eight eyes (82.4%) initially had ciliochoroidal effusion, but this rapidly decreased to nine eyes (26.5%) after 1 week. The sclera with ciliochoroidal effusion became thinner from baseline to 1 week at the superior (400.2 ± 46.9-353.5 ± 47.9 µm), temporal (428.4 ± 53.6-387.8 ± 56.1 µm), inferior (451.5 ± 71.0-400.5 ± 50.5 µm), and nasal (452.4 ± 78.0-407.6 ± 62.9 µm) points (P < 0.01 for all), and no further changes were observed. The sclera without ciliochoroidal effusion remained unchanged.
CONCLUSIONS: In VKH disease, eyes with ciliochoroidal effusion exhibited the maximum scleral thickness during the acute phase. This thickening responded rapidly to treatment and became thinner within 1 week. Inflammation in VKH disease may affect not only the choroid but also the sclera.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the rate of ciliary body detachment in patients with choroidal detachment following glaucoma surgery and its effect on the clinical course, management, and prognosis.
METHODS: A prospective observational case-series study. Patients with choroidal detachment following glaucoma surgery in 2018-2019 were included. All underwent complete ophthalmological examination and ultrasound biomicroscopy for evaluation of the presence and extent of ciliary body detachment. Follow-up examinations including ultrasound biomicroscopy scans were performed at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.
RESULTS: Eight patients (8 eyes) were enrolled, 4 male and 4 female, of mean age 72 years (range 60-83). Five patients underwent trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (0.02%), which was combined with phacoemulsification cataract extraction in one; two underwent Ahmed glaucoma valve implantations, and one underwent ab-interno Xen45 gel stent implantation with mitomycin C (0.02%). The mean intraocular pressure was 26.0 ± 7.65 mmHg preoperatively, dropping to 6.9 ± 2.64 mmHg on first postoperative day one. Mean time from surgery to diagnosis of choroidal detachment was 11.6 ± 5.73 days. Ciliary body detachment was identified by ultrasound biomicroscopy in all patients, ranging between one and four quadrants. All patients were treated with topical steroids and cycloplegics; three (37.5%) received oral steroids. No surgical intervention for the choroidal or ciliary body detachments was indicated.
CONCLUSIONS: In this real-world prospective study, concurrent ciliary body detachment was identified in all patients who presented with choroidal detachment following glaucoma surgery. This observation may deepen our understanding of the mechanism underlying the hypotony that is often seen after glaucoma surgery.

BACKGROUND: Bilateral retinal detachment and choroidal detachment in a patient are rare occurrences. The presence of bilateral diabetic retinopathy (DR) in such a case is even rarer and complicates the condition.
METHODS: In this study, we document a case of unconventional VKH. Manifestations in this patient included intense peripheral retinal detachment and choroidal detachment, along with vitreous opacities akin to cotton wool spots, concurrent with DR. The diagnosis was considered as probable VKH with DR. Treatment according to VKH protocols, including high-dose corticosteroids, yielded positive results.
CONCLUSIONS: VKH can co-occurrence with DR. VKH manifestations vary, and early, aggressive, and long-term treatment is essential. The complexity of treatment increases with concurrent DR, necessitating the use of immunosuppressants.

The migration of silicone oil into the suprachoroidal region is a rare complication of vitrectomy. A 70-year-old man was admitted to our ocular oncology unit with a choroidal elevation in the nasal area, as well as signs of pars plana vitrectomy surgery performed about 5 years ago for retinal detachment. The patient underwent ocular ultrasound, visual field test, fluorangiography, and magnetic resonance imaging, which led to the diagnosis of silicone oil migration in the suprachoroidal space. Silicone oil may move into the suprachoroidal area, mimicking choroidal neoformation. It is important to have a comprehensive diagnosis and then set up the appropriate treatment. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2024;55:104-108.].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of repeated intravitreal methotrexate as an adjunct to pars plana vitrectomy in the management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with choroidal detachment.
METHODS: The authors compared anatomical and visual outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with choroidal detachment eyes that underwent pars plana vitrectomy with (Group B) or without repeated intravitreal methotrexate (Group A).
RESULTS: The study included 25 eyes of 25 patients, 16 eyes in Group A and nine in Group B. Both groups had similar baseline characteristics. In Group A, successful retinal attachment was achieved in 50% as compared with 89% in Group B; however, the difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.08). Also, Group B had a significantly greater change in visual acuity from baseline to the last follow-up visit (1.6 + 1.5 logMAR units) compared with Group A (1.18 + 1 logMAR units) ( P = 0.05). There were no significant safety concerns with the use of intravitreal methotrexate.
CONCLUSIONS: Repeated intravitreal methotrexate after vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with choroidal detachment improves outcomes without posing major safety concerns. Nonetheless, further investigation is necessary to establish the optimal intravitreal methotrexate dosage and duration to prevent recurrence effectively.

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Dengue fever is a major health concern in India. There are various reports in the literature regarding the ocular manifestations of this febrile illness. We are reporting a rare case of a woman in her late 30s who developed coexisting bilateral ciliochoroidal effusion syndrome with an isolated cytotoxic corpus callosum lesion associated with dengue febrile illness. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of its kind. It opens the avenues for neurological and radioimaging attention for such cases with bilateral ciliochoroidal effusion syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Choroidal effusion is a common complication of glaucoma surgery. Although most cases of choroidal effusions resolve spontaneously with observation or medical management alone as intraocular pressure normalizes, surgical drainage might be needed in severe or persistent cases. Herein, we report a case of spontaneous resolution of long-standing severe choroidal effusion after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation.
METHODS: An 85-year-old man with uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma and medical history of chronic kidney disease underwent uneventful Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation. On postoperative day 8, transient hypotony occurred, and large 360° peripheral choroidal detachments developed. Although the intraocular pressure increased to normal levels on postoperative day 15, choroidal effusion did not resolve. Fundus examination over 8 months showed that the large choroidal effusion persisted despite a well-controlled intraocular pressure. Laboratory test performed at preoperatively and follow-up period revealed persistently elevated potassium and creatinine levels. On postoperative 9 months, the lesion resolved spontaneously without any surgical intervention. We found that the patient\'s creatinine level was normalized, pre-existing hyperkalemia was corrected, and accordingly his general condition was improved.
CONCLUSIONS: Considering the underlying medical condition may be helpful in patients with persistent choroidal effusion of an unclear etiology following glaucoma filtering surgery.

OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical settings, management, and factors associated with outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with concurrent choroidal detachment.
METHODS: Retrospective, consecutive, multicenter case series from January 2014 to January 2021 were included. Cases were from a tertiary eye care center in India and Taiwan.
RESULTS: Overall 303 eyes were included. Mean age was 43.72 ± 20.64 years (median 46). Best-corrected presenting visual acuity was 1.79 ± 0.92 logMAR (median 2.10) (Snellen 20/1,233). Forty-four patients (17.91%) received preoperative steroids. Final visual acuity was 1.33 ± 0.94 logMAR (median 1.10) (Snellen 20/427). Favorable anatomic outcome was seen in 200/303 (66%), whereas favorable functional outcome was seen in 128/303 (42.20%). Factors predicting favorable anatomic outcome were absence of phakic lens status (odds ratio [OR] 2.76), absence of proliferative vitreoretinopathy worse than Grade A (OR 7.69), use of preoperative steroids (OR 4.50), and use of an encircling band (3.85). Factors predicting favorable functional outcome were better presenting visual acuity (OR 3.03), absence of phakic lens status (OR 4.93), absence of proliferative vitreoretinopathy worse than Grade A (OR 10.41), and use of preoperative steroids (OR 7.24).
CONCLUSIONS: Administration of preoperative steroids, use of an encircling band during surgery, and pseudophakic status of the eye were found to have better outcomes in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with concurrent choroidal detachment.

BACKGROUND Combined retinal and choroidal detachment (RD-CD) poses significant challenges in ophthalmic treatment, often requiring surgical intervention for optimal outcomes. The selection of the appropriate surgical procedure is crucial for ensuring visual restoration and overall eye health. This study delves into the therapeutic benefits and outcomes of two distinct surgical approaches for RD-CD: pneumatic retinopexy (PR) followed by pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and PPV alone, in an attempt to guide optimal clinical decision-making. MATERIAL AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data from 64 consecutive patients diagnosed with RD-CD. They were categorized into two groups: Group A consisted of 34 patients (34 eyes) who underwent PR as an initial treatment and subsequently received PPV, while Group B, serving as a control, comprised 30 patients (30 eyes) treated solely with PPV. RESULTS The application of PR in Group A notably accelerated intraocular pressure (IOP) increase (P.