M J Potter1, S O Myckatyn, A L Maberley, A S Lee. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. mpotter@interchange.ubc.ca
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.
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: John H Kempen; Dina Y Gewaily; Craig W Newcomb; Teresa L Liesegang; R Oktay Kaçmaz; Grace A Levy-Clarke; Robert B Nussenblatt; James T Rosenbaum; H Nida Sen; Eric B Suhler; Jennifer E Thorne; C Stephen Foster; Douglas A Jabs; Abhishek Payal; Tonetta D Fitzgerald Journal: Am J Ophthalmol Date: 2016-01-06 Impact factor: 5.258