Purpose: To describe a novel optical coherence tomography finding in a case of macular serous retinal detachment after pars plana vitrectomy and panretinal photocoagulation.
Methods: Retrospective case report.
Results: A 52 year old male with diabetes underwent uncomplicated pars plana vitrectomy with panretinal photocoagulation for non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage, Postoperative course was complicated by significantly decreased vision and a macular serous retinal detachment that was characterized on optical coherence tomography by a reticular network of hyperreflective bands in the subretinal space. Fluid and hyperreflective material in the subretinal space resolved by postoperative Week 6 with standard postoperative eye drops. However, persistent ellipsoid zone disruption was seen up to postoperative Week 20.
Conclusion: Extensive subretinal bands can be seen after panretinal photocoagulation. This novel finding can pose diagnostic and management challenges but may resolve with conservative medical management.