Extensive Circumferential Partial Thickness Sclerectomy in Nanophthalmic Eyes

Purpose: To describe an extensive scleral excision technique to treat or prevent uveal effusion in nanophthalmic eyes. Design: Prospective interventional case series. Methods: * Setting: Institutional. * Patient Population: Consecutive patients with nanophthalmos were operated on by one surgeon. * Intervention Procedure: A single, 90% thickness scleral window extending from immediately behind the extraocular muscle insertions to the vortex veins was performed for 3 and 1/4 quadrants as a circumferential strip. * Main Outcome Measure: Resolution or prevention of uveal effusion.