Vitrectomy for pars planitis complicated by vitreous hemorrhage: visual outcome and long-term follow-up.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To characterize the visual results of vitrectomy for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage in pars planitis.

METHODS:

Case series.

RESULTS:

All six eyes (100%) had a visual acuity of 20/200 or less preoperatively. Postoperatively, five eyes (83%) improved to a final visual acuity of better than 20/30, and one eye improved to 20/100. The poorer vision of the latter patient was attributed to cystoid macular edema. Postoperative follow-up range was from 1.3 to 9 years (mean, 4.2 years).

CONCLUSION:

A substantial long-term benefit is seen in patients with pars planitis treated with vitrectomy for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage. A larger case series will be needed to confirm whether such excellent outcomes can be expected.

• Authors: M J Potter, S O Myckatyn, A L Maberley, A S Lee
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 131 Issue 4 Pg. 514-5 (Apr 2001) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11292422 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Pars Planitis (complications, surgery)
• Retrospective Studies
• Treatment Outcome
• Visual Acuity
• Vitrectomy
• Vitreous Hemorrhage (etiology, surgery)