Free-floating vitreous cyst

Abstract

Free-floating intraocular cysts can be divided into those occurring in the anterior chamber, those occurring in the retrolental space, and those occurring in the vitreous cavity. The origin of vitreous cysts may be associated with remnants of the hyaloid system (congenital), or can result from trauma or ocular disease. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of free-floating vitreous cyst on the macula using optical coherence tomography, ultrasonography, and fluorescein angiography. A 58-year-old female patient presented for eye examination complaining of annoying movable floaters with glare and difficultly in close works. Ophthalmoscopic examination through the dilated fundus revealed posterior vitreous detachment, unremarkable peripheral retinal degenerations with no abnormalities at the optic disc, the macula or papillomacular bundle, and the anterior segment and pupillary reaction were free. This case report represents a case of free-floating vitreous cyst that has been advised for follow-up until it becomes visually significant, requiring interference either with argon laser cystotomy or aspiration through pars plana vitrectomy.