Mihori Kita1, Yukiko Fujii2, Sachiyo Hama2. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, National Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukouhata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan. mihorik@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp. 2. Department of Ophthalmology, National Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukouhata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report 4 cases undergoing 25-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy for the treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity in which a transpupillary view of the fundus was not possible. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective interventional case series. METHODS: The main outcomes measured were postoperative anatomic status of the retina and subjective improvement of vision. RESULTS: Postoperative reattachment of the retina and subjective improvement of vision were achieved in all 4 eyes. CONCLUSION: Twenty five-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy provides a clear view making it possible conduct pars plana vitrectomy in order to reattach the retina in cases of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity.
PURPOSE: To report 4 cases undergoing 25-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy for the treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity in which a transpupillary view of the fundus was not possible. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective interventional case series. METHODS: The main outcomes measured were postoperative anatomic status of the retina and subjective improvement of vision. RESULTS: Postoperative reattachment of the retina and subjective improvement of vision were achieved in all 4 eyes. CONCLUSION: Twenty five-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy provides a clear view making it possible conduct pars plana vitrectomy in order to reattach the retina in cases of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity.