Title: Long-term clinical results of vitrectomy combined with silicone oil tamponade in patients with coexisting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and choroidal detachment
Abstract:Objective
To evaluate the long-term anatomic and functional results of vitrectomy combined with silicone oil tamponade in patients with coexisting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and choroidal deta...Objective
To evaluate the long-term anatomic and functional results of vitrectomy combined with silicone oil tamponade in patients with coexisting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and choroidal detachment.
Methods
Forty-five consecutive eyes with coexisting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and choroidal detachment were included. All of them received vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade and were followed up at least 24 months after oil removed. The corrected visual acuity and intraocular pressure (IOP) before and after surgery, the rate of retinal reattachment were analyzed.
Results
The rate of retinal reattachment after first surgery was 82.2% (37/45) and the final rate was 100% (45/45). Visual acuity improved in 34 eyes, unchanged in 10 eyes and decreased in 1 eye. Mean IOP was 7.88 mmHg before the surgery and 14.00mmHg at final followup. There was significant difference between postand pre-operative IOP.
Conclusions
Vitrectomy combined with silicone oil tamponade is an effective method for patients with coexisting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and choroidal detachment. This method improves reattachment rates and reduces the incidence of postoperative hypotony.
Key words:
Choroidal detachment; Retinal detachment; Vitrectomy; Silicone oilRead More
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Date: 2016-06-10
Language: en
Type: article
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