Abstract | PURPOSE: Assessment of intraocular pressure (IOP) after vitreoretinal surgery is important to ensure functionality of the eye. Incidences and risk factors for early postoperative IOP elevation were evaluated. METHODS: In a prospective case series of 210 vitreoretinal cases, IOP-lowering treatment was performed at IOP values of ≥30 mmHg. Differences in IOP elevation in relation to surgical procedures and tamponades were evaluated. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Patients treated for proliferative diabetic retinopathy traction RD and for primary rhegmatogenous RD were at high risk for prolonged IOP elevation. These groups also required medical retreatment most often and should therefore be closely monitored. Care must be taken not to overlook delayed IOP elevations.
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Authors | Philipp S Muether, Robert Hoerster, Bernd Kirchhof, Sascha Fauser |
Journal | Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
(Retina)
Vol. 31
Issue 8
Pg. 1545-52
(Sep 2011)
ISSN: 1539-2864 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21610561
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Silicone Oils
- Sulfur Hexafluoride
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Topics |
- Diabetic Retinopathy
(physiopathology, surgery)
- Endotamponade
- Humans
- Incidence
- Intraocular Pressure
(physiology)
- Laser Coagulation
- Ocular Hypertension
(diagnosis, etiology, physiopathology)
- Postoperative Complications
- Prospective Studies
- Retinal Detachment
(physiopathology, surgery)
- Risk Factors
- Scleral Buckling
- Silicone Oils
(administration & dosage)
- Sulfur Hexafluoride
(administration & dosage)
- Tonometry, Ocular
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
(adverse effects)
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