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Early vitrectomy in proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

Abstract
Pars plana vitrectomy was carried out in 140 patients with useful to excellent visual acuity associated with elevated proliferative diabetic retinopathy. A substantial reduction in the incidence of traction retinal detachment occurred and a significant improvement in visual prognosis was achieved.
AuthorsM Shea
JournalArchives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) (Arch Ophthalmol) Vol. 101 Issue 8 Pg. 1204-5 (Aug 1983) ISSN: 0003-9950 [Print] United States
PMID6882246 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Diabetic Retinopathy (physiopathology, surgery)
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Retinal Detachment (prevention & control)
  • Time Factors
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitreous Body (surgery)

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