Vitreomacular traction syndrome

In recent years, with the advancement in the examination of fundus diseases, a more in-depth understanding of the pathological changes, treatment methods, prognosis and influencing factors of vitreomacular traction syndrome has been made. In particular, in addition to conventional vitrectomy, Ocriplasmin intravitreal injection and pneumatic vitreolysis have gradually been introduced into the clinic; in accordance with the progress in treatment, factors that may affects the prognosis of vitreomacular traction syndrome, such as the existence and grading of premacular membrane, age, gender, the range of the vitreomacular traction and the diameter of the macular hole, was determined and clarified. (Int Rev Ophthalmol, 2018, 42: 283-288) Key words: vitreomacular traction syndrome