Predicting speed of progression of lens opacification after pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

An increasing number of posterior segment disorders is routinely managed with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). In older, phakic patients cataract formation is expected within the first two years after surgery. For younger patients its progression is individually fluctuating. This study uses an objective quantitative measurement for lens-status-monitoring after PPV with silicone oil to derive predictions for progression and severity of post-operative lens opacification evaluated in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

Methods

Data acquisition was performed prospectively between March 2018 and March 2021. PentacamHR® Nucleus Staging mode (PNS) was used to objectively gather data about nuclear cataracts after PPV at different time points. Data was grouped

SUBMITTER: Schindler P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9122216 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature