Efficacy and Safety of Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Primary Symptomatic Floaters: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) as treatment for patients with primary symptomatic vitreous floaters.

Methods

We searched 12 databases for studies performing PPV for primary symptomatic vitreous floaters with at least 3 months follow-up. Two authors reviewed the studies and extracted data. Our main outcome of interest was patient satisfaction/reduction of symptoms/quality of life, but other measures of efficacy and safety were also extracted. Where possible, meta-analyses were performed to provide summary estimates.

Results

We identified 18 eligible studies, which included 2077 eyes of 1789 patients. Studies reported that at least 90% of the patients were satisfied or had relief of symptoms. Best correc

SUBMITTER: Dysager DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9587141 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature