Which of the following is not a feature of retinoschisis
Correct Answer: Require active treatment
Description: Retinoschisis does not need active treatment as compared to retinal detachement Retinoschisis : * Term is used to describe splitting of inner retinal layers(intra neurosensory layer). * Can be acquired or juvenile X linked congenital retinoschisis * Absolute scotoma is seen as a clinical feature * Beaten metal appearance is seen over elevated retinal surface * Does not require active treatment * Inferotemporal location is most common * Laser will blanch retinoschis but not a retinal detachment * OCT is the investigation of choice to diagnose * May be seen in cases of pathological myopia
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