Analysis of the efficacy of endovitreal surgery with the internal limiting membrane removal in patients with X-linked congenital retinoschisis

Purpose of this article is to analyze the effectiveness of endovitreal surgery with removal of the internal limiting membrane in patients with X-linked congenital retinoschisis. Material and methods. Three male patients underwent a standard 25 G vitrectomy with staining and removal of the internal limiting membrane in the macular zone and pneumoretinopexy. Results. All operations were uneventful. Stabilization of the pathological process was noted during the study period. Conclusion. Endovitreal surgery with the removal of the inner limiting membrane in the macular zone stabilizes the progression of X-linked congenital retinoschisis. Key words: retinoschisis, internal limiting membrane, endovitreal surgery.